Program Recruitment – Program Development Specialist Intern (CAM) (NFWS)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support CAM recruitment efforts on campus. The role involves presenting program information, conducting tours, and assisting in events to promote CAM and the student experience.

Candidates must be a full-time GCU student with strong English communication, be organized, and able to work evenings and weekends. Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and CRM tools is preferred. This is an on-site internship in Phoenix, AZ.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program at GCU.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 apps (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Excellent written and spoken English communication; able to convey information clearly to stakeholders.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Learn and deliver program-specific information for CAM recruitment.
• Present content for admissions activities (Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live, etc.).
• Assist on organized campus tours for students, parents, and school staff.
• Provide program information to prospective students via phone, webinars, social media, and other media.
• Input administrative notes to recruiting systems to track efforts.
• Share program knowledge with fellow student workers in recruit-facing roles.
• Keep supervisor informed and help coordinate plans with other teams.
• Occasionally work evenings and weekends.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication

Event promotion

Tour guidance

Education

Enrollment as a full-time student (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Jabber

CRM

LopeNet

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Workday

Zoom

Calendly

Job description

Position Summary

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Ground Traditional Enrollment/Campus Visitation department for the College of Arts & Media (CAM). The purpose of this position is to assist in promoting the growth of CAM through recruit‑facing events, conversations, tours and presentations on GCU’s campus, while providing a first‑hand account of the GCU student experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and deliver program‑specific information for the College of Arts & Media, covering degree programs specific to ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver program‑specific content through presentations for admissions activities not limited to but including Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live, etc., which may require set‑up and tear‑down.
• Assist GCE and GCU staff with program‑specific content on organized tours for students, parents, administration, and other school‑related personnel.
• Provide program‑specific information to potential students/families through scheduled phone appointments, webinars, social media and other mixed media formats.
• Collect and input administrative notations to recruiting systems to track efforts.
• Assist in providing additional programmatic knowledge to lateral co‑student workers in other departments that are recruit‑facing.
• Keep direct supervisor informed of progress and potential issues and make recommendations to ensure plans are well coordinated and synchronized.
• Often will be responsible for working evenings and weekends.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• Interns will be provided with a GCE Laptop/Surface to complete work‑related tasks and strategies.
• Interns will also work with the following provided programs and equipment: Jabber (to include headset), CRM, LopeNet, Microsoft365 Suite – Outlook / PPT / Excel / Word, Workday, Zoom, Calendly.
• Golf Carts for occasional golf‑cart tours.

Qualifications

• Students local to the Phoenix area year‑round and willingness/desire to work over breaks strongly preferred.
• Experience in the specific college being hired for is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft365 suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.) and University supported programs.
• Organized, task‑oriented, and able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain relationships through effective interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communications, a good command of the English language, and ability to provide clear and succinct communications among all stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail, analytical and networking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work in high‑volume, high‑demand environment and work with ever‑changing boundaries and priorities.
• Experience in marketing with Social Media preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

Experience & Education

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student‑first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full‑time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University. You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Compensation

Pay Rate: Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date

June 30, 2027