Program Recruitment - Social Media Intern (NFWS)

Gcu (GCEC) Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

AZ Phoenix Part-time Junior Social Media

Entry-level Social Media role at Gcu (GCEC). AZ Phoenix · part-time.

Role brief

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

What you'll do

You'll report social media activity to department leaders and help shape ongoing strategy
You'll create and edit content about the college, student interests, and university priorities
You'll run meetings with key stakeholders and keep plans aligned across the team
You'll update recruiting systems, track outreach, and flag progress or emerging issues
You'll use HootSuite, Instagram, Microsoft Suite, CRM, Zoom, and other provided tools

What you bring

You're enrolled full time at GCU in a bachelor's or master's program
You'll maintain the required GPA plus good financial and academic standing
You understand Instagram and have experience creating and editing social content
You can use Microsoft Office and university-supported programs effectively
You communicate clearly, stay organized, and work independently or with a team

Who this fits

This part-time student role suits a current GCU student who can handle changing priorities, detailed work, and a busy environment. Evening and weekend work is often expected. The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, and requires continued enrollment and satisfactory university standing.

From the employer

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a Student Worker Intern to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Ground Traditional Enrollment department.

Primary Responsibilities / Accountabilities / Essential Functions:

Reporting on social media with department leadership
Organization and progression of social media strategies
Facilitation of team meetings with key stakeholders
Understands the use of Social Media platforms and comfortable in creating and editing content that highlights college, student interests and university strategies.
Collect and input administrative notations to recruiting systems to track efforts.
Keeps direct supervisor informed of progress and potential issues and makes recommendations to ensure plans are well coordinated and synchronized.

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:

HootSuite
Instagram
CRM
LopeNet
Microsoft Suite – Outlook / PPT / Excel / Word
Workday
Zoom
Calendly

Qualifications:

Strongly prefer familiarity with Instagram platform as well as content creation and editing applications with prior work-experience in doing so.
Strongly prefer students who are currently studying Social Media at GCU.
Often will be responsible for working evenings and weekends.
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel) 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 / 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