Online Marketing - Social Media Assistant Student Worker; NFWS

Social Media Assistant

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

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.

• 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.

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

• 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 Cap Cut.
• 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 Tik Tok
• Advanced knowledge of AP Style.
• Understanding of administrator functions in Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram, and Tik Tok.
• 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

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.

Minimum Wage

June 30, 2027

Social Media Specialist At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.

For more information about Grand Canyon Education, Inc., visit