Program Recruitment -- Program Development Specialist (CET) (NFWS)

Grand Canyon Education • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support Grand Canyon University’s mission through GCE’s Ground Traditional Enrollment/Campus Visitation department for the College of Engineering & Technology (CET). The position supports CET’s growth through recruit-facing events, conversations, campus tours, and presentations, while offering prospective students and families a first-hand account of the GCU student experience.

The intern learns and delivers program-specific information about CET degree programs for ground traditional recruitment. They provide content through admissions presentations and events, tours, scheduled phone appointments, webinars, social media, and other media formats. The role also includes recording recruiting activity, supporting other recruit-facing student workers with program knowledge, and keeping the direct supervisor informed of progress and potential issues. Evening and weekend work is often required.

The position provides a GCE laptop or Surface and access to Jabber, CRM, LopeNet, Microsoft 365, Workday, Zoom, Calendly, and golf carts for occasional tours. Pay is minimum wage. The anticipated end date is June 30, 2027.

Requirements

• Be enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a bachelor’s or master’s program.
• Maintain a GPA of at least 2.0 as a bachelor’s student or 3.0 as a master’s student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• Be proficient with Microsoft 365 and University-supported programs.
• Be organized and task-oriented, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Have effective interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain relationships.
• Have excellent oral and written communication skills, a good command of English, and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly with stakeholders.
• Have good attention to detail, analytical skills, and networking skills.
• Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Be able to work in a high-volume, high-demand environment with changing boundaries and priorities.
• Have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Year-round local availability in the Phoenix area and willingness or desire to work over breaks.
• Experience in the specific college for which the student is being hired.
• Experience in marketing with social media.

Responsibilities

• Learn, understand, and deliver program-specific information about CET degree programs for ground traditional recruitment.
• Deliver program-specific presentations at admissions activities, including Discover GCU, GCU Day, and GCU Live; this may include event setup and teardown.
• Assist GCE and GCU staff with program-specific content on organized tours for students, parents, administrators, and other school-related personnel.
• Provide program-specific information to prospective students and families through scheduled phone appointments, webinars, social media, and other media formats.
• Collect and enter administrative notes in recruiting systems to track efforts.
• Provide additional program knowledge to student workers in other recruit-facing departments.
• Keep the direct supervisor informed of progress and potential issues, and make recommendations to coordinate plans.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed