Program Recruitment - Program Development Specialist Intern (CHSS)

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. seeks a Student Worker Intern to support CHSS recruitment on GCU’s Phoenix campus. You will engage prospective students through events, tours and presentations, sharing the student perspective of GCU.

The role requires local Phoenix residency, strong Microsoft 365 skills, and excellent communication. Evening/weekend availability is common, with a pay rate at minimum wage and an anticipated end date of 06/30/2027.

Qualifications

• Local Phoenix area student year-round 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.
• Excellent oral and written communications; clear, succinct communication with stakeholders.
• Good attention to detail, analytical and networking skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Promote CHSS programs through recruit-facing events, conversations, tours and presentations on GCU’s campus.
• Deliver program-specific content during admissions activities (Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live).
• Assist in organized campus tours for students, parents, administration and staff.
• Provide information to prospective students/families via phone, webinars, social media and other media.
• Input recruitment data into CRM and tracking systems.
• Share program knowledge with other recruit-facing student workers.

Skills

Microsoft 365 Suite

Interpersonal skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s student (Full-time)

GPA 2.0

SAP standing

Tools

Jabber

CRM

LopeNet

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 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 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 programs and equipment provided:

• 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 communication 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