Program Recruitment – Program Development Specialist Intern (COE & COT) (NFWS)
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 Colleges of Education & Theology (COE & COT). The purpose of this position is to assist in in promoting the growth of both the COE & COT 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 Colleges of Education & Theology, 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
- 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.
- Experience in marketing with Social Media preferred.
- 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 or Master’s program.
- Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master 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