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

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE) seeks a Student Worker Intern to support the College of Engineering & Technology recruitment for Grand Canyon University. You will promote CET programs through on-campus events, presentations, and tours, sharing genuine student insights.

The role emphasizes delivering content, assisting with tours, and engaging with prospective students and families, with occasional evening or weekend duties.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student at Grand Canyon University.
• GCU GPA requirements apply for certain programs.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn and convey program information for CET ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver content via presentations for admissions activities such as Discover GCU and GCU Day.
• Assist with organized campus tours for students, parents, and staff.
• Provide information to prospective students/families through calls, webinars, and social media.
• Input data into recruiting systems to track outreach efforts.
• Share knowledge with other student workers in recruit-facing roles.
• Keep supervisor informed and coordinate plans with teams.
• Occasional evenings and weekend work.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organized

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCU student (Bachelor's or Master's)

Tools

Microsoft 365

CRM

Jabber

Workday

Zoom

Calendly

LopeNet

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 in promoting the growth of CET through recruit-facing events, conversations, tour and presentations on GCU's campus, while providing a first-hand account of the GCU student experience.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions

• 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 not limited to but including Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live, etc., which may require set-up and tear-down.


• Assists GCE and GCU staff with program-specific content on organized tours for students, parents, administration, and other school-related personnel.


• Provides 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.


• Assists in providing additional programmatic knowledge to lateral co-student workers in other departments that are recruit-facing.


• Keeps direct supervisor informed of progress and potential issues and makes 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


• 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: June 30, 2027