Program Recruitment - Program Development Specialist Intern (CHSS)

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a Student Worker Intern to support CHSS recruitment on GCU’s campus. You will assist with events, tours, and presentations, sharing first‑hand insights into the student experience.

The role requires strong Microsoft 365 skills, excellent communication, and willingness to work evenings/weekends. Local students from the Phoenix area are preferred for year‑round availability.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a full‑time student in a Bachelor’s program.
• Maintain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Able to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent written and spoken English with clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Learn and deliver program content for CHSS recruitment.
• Present content for admissions activities (Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live).
• Assist with organized campus tours for students, parents, and school personnel.
• Provide information to prospective students via calls, webinars, social media.
• Input data into recruiting systems and track outreach efforts.
• Support other student workers with recruitment tasks.
• Communicate progress and issues to supervisor; coordinate plans.
• Availability for evenings and weekends as needed.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Organized

Multitask

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s program enrollment

GPA 2.0 minimum

Tools

LopeNet CRM

Workday

Zoom

Calendly

PowerPoint

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 Humanities & Social Sciences (CHSS). The purpose of this position is to assist in promoting the growth of the CHSS 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 CHSS, covering degree programs specific to ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver program‑specific content through presentations for admissions activities, 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

• GCE Laptop / Surface
• Jabber (including 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.
• Must have 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; Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor 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

Employment Conditions

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