Program Recruitment – Program Development Specialist Intern (Honors College (NFWS)

Grand Canyon Education, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education, Inc. seeks a Student Worker Intern to support the Honors College recruitment efforts at Grand Canyon University. You will assist with campus tours, recruit-facing events, presentations, and conversations to share the GCU student experience.

The role emphasizes delivering program content, coordinating with GCE and GCU staff, and providing information to prospective students and families. Evening and weekend work may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at GCU as a full-time Bachelor’s student.
• GCU Honors College enrollment with 3.25 GPA minimum preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel) and university programs.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Support recruit-facing events and campus visits for Honors College.
• Deliver program content via presentations for admissions activities.
• Assist staff with tours for students and families.
• Provide program information through calls, webinars, social media.
• Input administrative notes to recruiting systems.
• Share knowledge with co-workers across departments.
• Report progress to supervisor and coordinate plans.
• Evening and weekend work may be required.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Communication

Education

Enrolled as full-time Bachelor student at GCU

Tools

Jabber

CRM

LopeNet

Microsoft 365 Suite

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 Honors College. The purpose of this position is to assist in in promoting the growth of the college through recruit-facing events, conversations, tour and presentations on GCU’s campus, while providing a first-hand account of the GCU student experience.

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 Honors College. The purpose of this position is to assist in in promoting the growth of the college 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 Honors College, 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

Qualifications

• Students local to the Phoenix area year-round & willingness/desire to work over breaks strongly 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.
• Enrolled at GCU and in the Honors College as a full-time on-ground student in a Bachelor’s program.

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 3.25 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