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

Grand Canyon Education • Sioux Falls, SD

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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 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and surrounding territory in a community-based role serving military communities. The employee must live within 50 miles of the assigned territory. New-hire training will take place in person at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona, campus.

The role develops awareness of Grand Canyon University’s online education, healthcare, and business programs; generates prospective-student inquiries; and builds partnerships across the territory. The Account Executive plans and executes territory events and activities, delivers presentations, and communicates with prospective students, families, and partners in person, by phone, and by email. They counsel and coach prospective students through the admissions process and support them from application through completion of their first few classes, promoting student success and institutional growth.

This is an independent, travel-intensive position with ambitious targets. The employee will manage competing priorities, use digital tools to carry out and track work, and may need to attend events in the evenings or on weekends. The starting salary is $75,000 per year, with stated potential to earn a six-figure income after five years of successful service as an Account Executive/University Development Counselor. The company offers tuition benefits for employees and their eligible family members, along with other benefits and professional-development opportunities.

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 loans, as verified by a credit report; applicants in a rehabilitation program must have a credit report showing that payments are current and not delinquent.
• Outstanding time-management and prioritization skills, including while traveling.
• Clear communication skills in person, in writing, and by phone, along with well-developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and ownership of work supporting students.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to show empathy when coaching students with diverse circumstances and developing partner relationships.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and the ability to use a personal vehicle for extensive territory travel.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for some evening and/or weekend events.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must reside within 50 miles of the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant industry experience in enrollment, recruiting, or counseling.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement event and activity plans for the assigned territory.
• Build awareness of Grand Canyon University’s online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, and drive prospective-student inquiry generation.
• Develop high-impact territory partnerships and provide informational presentations, calls, and emails.
• Counsel prospective students, their families, and partners throughout the journey to enrollment.
• Support prospective students through the admissions process, from application through completion of their first few classes.
• Promote Grand Canyon University’s mission, student success, and institutional growth.
• Manage territory work independently, prioritize competing responsibilities, and travel extensively within the territory.

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the master’s degree program level.
• 75% tuition coverage at the doctorate degree program level for employees.
• Tuition benefits for employees’ spouses, children, and dependents.
• Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks (specific offerings not detailed).

What This Job Offers

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