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

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,200; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support CET recruitment activities on Grand Canyon University's campus, including events, tours, and presentations. The role provides a first-hand view of the GCU student experience and helps promote CET growth.

The intern will learn program content, deliver presentations, assist with tours, and maintain recruitment records. The position may require evening and weekend hours while supporting campus events.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program.
• Maintain a good GPA per level (2.0 for Bachelor’s, 3.0 for Master’s).
• "Willingness to work evenings and weekends".

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and deliver program information for CET ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver content through presentations for admissions activities and tours.
• Assist staff with organized tours for students, parents, and school personnel.
• Provide information to prospective students/families via calls, webinars, and social media.
• Input data into recruiting systems to track efforts.
• Support peer workers with program knowledge across departments.
• Report progress to supervisor and coordinate plans.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Organized

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Driver's license

Education

Enrolled full-time in Bachelor’s or Master’s program

Tools

CRM

LopeNet

Microsoft 365 Suite

Jabber

Workday

Zoom

Calendly

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 / 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.
• 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
• 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