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

Grand Canyon Education • Leesville, LA

22h

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking an Account Executive to oversee the Leesville, Louisiana area and surrounding territory in a community-based role serving Grand Canyon University’s online military division. The role promotes online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business and supports prospective students from application through completion of their first few classes. Employees must reside within 30 miles of their assigned territory. New-hire training is conducted in person at the Phoenix, Arizona campus.

The Account Executive develops and implements territory event and activity plans, builds awareness and generates inquiries, develops partnerships, and communicates with prospective students, families, and partners through presentations, phone calls, emails, and in-person interactions. Working independently, the Account Executive counsels and coaches prospective students through the admissions process and helps them prepare for a successful online learning experience. The position involves extensive travel within the territory and may require evening or weekend availability.

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. Grand Canyon Education offers tuition benefits for employees and their eligible family members, along with professional development and other benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management.
• No delinquent or defaulted federal student loans, as verified in a credit report; if participating in a rehabilitation program, the report must show payments are current and not delinquent.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to prioritize competing demands 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 empathy when coaching students with diverse circumstances and developing partner relationships.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a clean driving record, and ability to use a personal vehicle for extensive territory travel.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for some evening and weekend events.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must reside within 30 miles of the assigned territory.

Nice To Haves

• Relevant professional 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 online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, and drive inquiry generation.
• Develop high-impact partnerships within the territory.
• Conduct informational presentations and communicate with prospective students, families, and partners by phone, email, and in person.
• Counsel and coach 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.
• Work independently, manage territory activities, and adapt approaches to maximize value.

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.
• Stable income and salary.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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