Summer 2026

Program Recruitment – Program Development Specialist Intern

Grand Canyon Education

Grand Canyon Education

1,001-5,000 employees

Delivers shared services for student lifecycle

No salary listed

Company Does Not Provide H1B Sponsorship

Phoenix, AZ, USA

In Person

Category
People & HR (1)
Required Skills
Workday HRIS
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • 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.
  • Must have valid driver’s license.
  • Enrolled at Grand Canyon University 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 (Student Academic Progress) standing with the University.
Responsibilities
  • Learn, understand, and deliver program-specific information for the College of Arts & Media, covering degree programs specific to ground traditional recruitment.
  • Deliver program-specific content through presentations for admissions activities not limited to but including Discover Grand Canyon University, Grand Canyon University Day, Grand Canyon University 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.
  • 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), Customer Relationship Management system, LopeNet, Microsoft 365 Suite – Outlook / PowerPoint / Excel / Word, Workday, Zoom, Calendly, Golf Carts for occasional golf cart tours.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience in the specific college being hired for is preferred.
  • Local to the Phoenix area year-round & willingness/desire to work over breaks strongly preferred.
  • Experience in marketing with Social Media preferred.
Grand Canyon Education

Grand Canyon Education

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Grand Canyon Education provides higher education services to colleges and universities by using a shared services model to manage operational functions across the student life cycle. Its offerings include enrollment and marketing, academic support, retention, and the management of online and on-campus programs, all delivered through long-term service agreements with partner institutions. The product works by partnering with institutions to tailor programs for diverse student bodies, handling operational tasks so schools can focus on education and growth. This approach differentiates the company through its full lifecycle, long-term partnerships and customizable support tailored to each institution’s needs, rather than selling a single product. The goal is to help colleges and universities improve operational efficiency and student success, driving institutional growth and educational transformation.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

1983

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What believers are saying

  • Q1 2026 enrollments rose 7.1% to 136,884, boosting revenue 6.7% to $308.8 million.
  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance raised to $1.18 billion midpoint with Q2 at $333.8 million.
  • Share repurchases of 724,408 shares for $120.4 million signal strong cash flow.

What critics are saying

  • Strategic Education's Q1 2026 enrollment miss signals sector demand contraction hitting GCE.
  • Title IV funding cuts from regulatory scrutiny slash partner enrollments within 6 months.
  • Loss of top-3 university partner eliminates 20% revenue in 12 months.

What makes Grand Canyon Education unique

  • GCE provides shared services across full student lifecycle to 22 university partners.
  • AI enables 24/7 tutoring and personalized curricula for online and hybrid students.
  • Employer partnerships with 5,500 firms drive 30% of new student enrollments.

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