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

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) seeks a Student Worker Intern to support the Honors College recruitment efforts on Grand Canyon University's campus. You will promote the student experience through events, tours, and presentations while assisting with recruit‑facing activities.

Responsibilities include delivering program content for admissions activities, guiding tours for students and families, and coordinating information via phone, webinars, and social media. Evening/weekend work is common.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment as a full‑time Bachelor’s student in the GCU Honors College.
• Maintain a 3.25 GPA and SAP standing with the University.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and university programs.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver program information for Honors College recruitment activities.
• Assist with campus tours and admissions events (Discover GCU, GCU Day, GCU Live).
• Provide information to prospective students and families via phone, webinars, and social media.
• Input administrative notes into recruiting systems and track outreach.

Skills

Microsoft 365

Multitasking

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's student at GCU Honors College

Tools

LopeNet CRM

Jabber

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 promoting the growth of the college 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 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Students local to the Phoenix area year‑round and 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.

Compensation & Length

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.