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

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a Student Worker Intern to assist the Ground Traditional Enrollment/Campus Visitation team. You will help promote the College of Engineering & Technology through campus events, tours, and presentations, offering a first-hand student perspective.

You will support recruitment activities, engage with prospective students and families, and help track outreach efforts, often working evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Enrolled at GCU as a full‑time student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Maintain the minimum GPA requirements for eligibility.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support CET recruitment efforts through presentations, tours, and events on campus.
• Deliver program content during admissions activities and Discover GCU events.
• Assist in tours for students, parents, and school staff.
• Provide program information via phone, webinars, and social media.
• Record notes in recruiting systems and track outreach efforts.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Social media marketing

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s student at GCU

Tools

CRM

Job description

Position Summary / Purpose

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 Engineering & Technology (CET). The purpose of this position is to assist in promoting the growth of CET 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 Engineering & Technology, covering degree programs specific to ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver program‑specific content through presentations for admissions activities such as 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, Microsoft 365 Suite – Outlook / PPT / Excel / Word, Workday, Zoom, Calendly, and golf carts for occasional golf cart tours.

Qualifications

• Students local to the Phoenix area year‑round & willingness/desire to work over breaks strongly preferred.
• Experience in the specific college being hired for is preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 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 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.

Pay Rate

Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date

June30,2027

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.