Account Executive - University Development Counselor - Online Division (Education) - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • Indio, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Coachella Valley and surrounding territories in a unique community-based opportunity. This role focuses on marketing Grand Canyon University's (GCU) College of Education within Coachella Valley, Indio, and Palm Springs. The position involves identifying and implementing event/activity plans, building awareness of online academic programs, driving inquiry generation, and shaping high-impact partnerships. The Account Executive will provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families, and partners through presentations, calls, and emails. This is a community-based role with ambitious targets, requiring independent work, critical thinking, and support for prospective students through the admissions process to ensure a successful online learning experience.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree.
• No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report. If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Clear communication skills (in person, in writing, and on the phone).
• Well developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy.
• A valid driver's license, reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
• Clean driving record and ability to use your personal vehicle.
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry related professional experience.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing event/activity plans for your territory.
• Building awareness of our online academic programs for education, healthcare and business and drive inquiry generation.
• Shaping high impact partnerships for your territory.
• Executing your daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value.
• Providing exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners through a variety of mediums.
• Championing the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth.
• Using out-of-the-box critical thinking skills to support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience.

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level.
• 75% tuition coverage at the Doctorate degree program level.
• Generous tuition benefits for employee's spouse, children and dependents.
• Stable income with a good salary.
• Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risks of owning your own business.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level