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

Grand Canyon Education • Las Vegas, NV

12h

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Las Vegas, Nevada, and surrounding territory in a community-based role serving the Online Military Division of Grand Canyon University. The Account Executive builds awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, generates prospective-student inquiries, and develops high-impact community partnerships. The role includes planning and carrying out territory events and activities, delivering informational presentations, and communicating with prospective students, families, and partners in person, by phone, and by email.

The Account Executive counsels prospective students through the admissions process and supports them from application through completion of their first few classes. This independent, target-driven role requires extensive travel throughout the assigned territory, use of a personal vehicle, and occasional evening or weekend availability. Employees must live within 30 miles of the assigned territory. New-hire training takes place in person at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona, campus.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of successful experience in outside business development, consultative sales, or account management.
• No delinquent or defaulted federal student loan, as verified by a credit report; applicants in a rehabilitation program must be current on payments.
• 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 ability to take ownership of work.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy when coaching students from diverse backgrounds and developing partner relationships.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and 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 30 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 online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, and drive inquiry generation.
• Develop and execute high-impact territory partnerships.
• Deliver informational presentations and communicate with prospective students, families, and partners by phone, email, and in person.
• Provide counseling and coaching to prospective students and their families throughout the enrollment journey.
• 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.
• Manage territory work independently, including extensive travel and competing priorities.

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.
• Stable income and salary.
• 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