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

Grand Canyon Education • Helena, MT

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About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is hiring an Account Executive, also described as a University Development Counselor, to oversee the Helena, Montana territory in a community-based role supporting Grand Canyon University’s online division. The employee must live within 50 miles of the assigned territory. New-hire training takes place in person at the Phoenix, Arizona campus. The starting salary is $75,000 per year, with the potential to earn a six-figure income after five years of successful service as an Account Executive/University Development Counselor.

The role promotes Grand Canyon University online programs in education, healthcare, and business; generates inquiries; develops community partnerships; and counsels prospective students, families, and partners. The Account Executive helps prospective students navigate admissions and supports them from application through completion of their first few classes. This independent, target-driven position includes extensive travel within the territory, presentations, calls, emails, and potentially evening or weekend events.

Grand Canyon Education offers tuition benefits for employees and their eligible family members, along with professional development, growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of successful experience in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• No delinquency or default on a federal student loan, as verified by a credit report; if in a rehabilitation program, the credit report must show current payments.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize competing tasks while traveling.
• Clear communication skills in person, in writing, and by phone, with well-developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and ownership of work.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and ability to coach students with diverse circumstances and develop partner relationships.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and ability to use a personal vehicle.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for some evening and/or weekend events.
• 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 territory event and activity plans to build awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business and generate inquiries.
• Develop and execute high-impact partnerships in the assigned territory.
• Conduct informational presentations and communicate with prospective students and partners by phone, email, and in person.
• Counsel prospective students, their families, and partners, promoting student success and institutional growth.
• Work independently to guide prospective students through the admissions process and toward a successful online learning experience.
• Manage territory activity and competing priorities while traveling.

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the master’s degree program level.
• 75% tuition coverage for employees at the doctorate degree program level.
• Tuition benefits for employees’ spouses, children, and dependents.
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Stable income and salary.
• Opportunity to own a part of the business without the risks of business ownership.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.

What This Job Offers

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