Online Marketing - Social Media Assistant Student Worker (NFWS)

Gcu (GCEC) Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

AZ Phoenix Part-time Junior Digital Marketing

Entry-level Digital Marketing role at Gcu (GCEC). AZ Phoenix · part-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create social posts for GCU, including campus-event updates and important notices
Track online conversations and help prepare social media performance reports
Design platform graphics and write captions, partner messages, and campaign copy
Attend GCU events to capture photos, video, and other material for social use

What you bring

Show original social content in a portfolio and include your expected graduation date on your resume
Bring advanced skill with Canva or Adobe Creative Suite and CapCut
Know Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok, including their admin features
Use AP Style, understand your audiences, and respond to student needs with customer-service judgment
Hold a valid license and maintain a clean record behind the wheel

Who this fits

This role suits a full-time GCU student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. You must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA as a bachelor’s student or a 3.0 GPA as a master’s student, along with good financial and academic standing. The position is part-time in Phoenix, Arizona, with event attendance required.

From the employer

Social Media Assistant - Online Marketing

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Social Media Assistant to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Online Marketing department.

Applicants: please include any relevant social media work in a portfolio and list your expected graduation date on your resume.

Purpose within the Organization:

This person will be responsible for assisting with the development of content for GCU’s official social media entities and monitoring online conversations about GCU.

Responsibilities Related to Purpose:

Posting advanced information about campus events.
Communicating important campus notices (i.e. parking advisories, housing information, finance, and academic deadlines).
Assisting with social media reporting and monitoring.
Designing graphics for GCU social platforms.
Attending GCU events to capture content, which includes but is not limited to photos, video, and general social content for GCU.
Copywriting - not limited to, but including caption writing, messaging for partners and campaigns.

Equipment Used and Responsibility:

Adobe Suite Products. Microsoft. Canva. Capcut. Editor.

Qualifications:

Outstanding writing, communication, and organizational skills.
Advanced knowledge of Canva or Adobe Creative Suite applications.
Must have experience creating original social media content.
Advanced knowledge of CapCut.
A sense of urgency for responding to student needs.
Understanding of the audiences you are communicating to/with.
The ability to develop appropriate responses with customer service in mind.
Advanced knowledge of Facebook, Twitter/X, Threads, Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok
Advanced knowledge of AP Style.
Understanding of administrator functions in Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and TikTok.
Experience with Hootsuite or similar social media management tool is preferable.
Knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience with writing for a brand is preferred.
Photography skills are a plus.
Can stay up-to-date with current memes, challenges, audio trends, and viral formats.
Knowledge of how to adapt trends to fit the brand or organization.
Valid Drivers License and Clean Driving Record

Experience/Education:

Grand Canyon Education 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
Manager: Social Media Specialist