Account Executive - University Development Counselor - Online Division - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • Rapid City, SD

22h

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is hiring an Account Executive to oversee the Rapid City, South Dakota territory in a community-based role supporting Grand Canyon University’s online division. The Account Executive builds awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, generates prospective-student inquiries, develops territory partnerships, and helps prospective students navigate the admissions process and begin a successful online learning experience.

The role involves working independently, planning and executing territory activities, and counseling prospective students, families, and partners through in-person meetings, presentations, phone calls, and email. Employees must live within 50 miles of the assigned territory. New-hire training takes place in person at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona campus. The starting salary is $75,000 per year, with stated potential to earn a six-figure income after five years of successful service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of success in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management.
• No delinquent or defaulted federal student loan, as verified by a credit report; if in a rehabilitation program, payments must be current and not delinquent.
• Outstanding time-management skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands, including while traveling.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, strong listening skills, and comfort communicating in person, in writing, and by phone.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and a drive to succeed.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to demonstrate empathy while coaching diverse students and building partner relationships.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and ability to use a personal vehicle.
• Flexible schedule; some events may require evening or weekend availability.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to reside within 50 miles of the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement event and activity plans for the assigned territory.
• Build awareness of Grand Canyon University online programs in education, healthcare, and business, and drive inquiry generation.
• Develop high-impact partnerships in the territory.
• Deliver informational presentations and communicate with prospective students and partners by phone and email.
• Provide counseling to prospective students, their families, and partners.
• Support prospective students through the admissions process and guide them toward a successful online learning experience.
• Promote Grand Canyon University’s mission, student success, and institutional growth.

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the master’s degree program level.
• 75% tuition coverage at the doctorate degree program level.
• Tuition benefits for employees’ spouses, children, and dependents.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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