Online Marketing - Social Media Assistant Student Worker (NFWS)
- Location
- AZ Phoenix
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
About the job
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
From Grand Canyon Education's careers page (Workday), checked 29 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on gcu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com. It opens Grand Canyon Education's own application form in a new tab, run on Workday.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Grand Canyon Education will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 28 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job