Grand Canyon Education

Online Marketing - Social Media Assistant (NFWS)

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

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 advance information about campus events.
  • Communicating important campus notices (i.e. parking advisories, housing information, finance and academic deadlines).
  • Monitoring outside conversations on social media via online platforms.
  • Designing messaging plans for large campus initiatives.
  • Assisting with social media reporting and monitoring.

Qualifications:

  • Outstanding writing and communication skills.
  • 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, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest.
  • Knowledge of AP Style.
  • Understanding of administrator functions in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.
  • Experience with Hootsuite or similar social media management tool is preferable.
  • Knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Suite.
  • Experience with writing for a brand preferred.
  • Photography skills a plus.

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

Number of Openings: 1
Manager: Digital Content Marketing Services - Manager