Account Executive - Online Division

Grand Canyon Education • Utica, NY

10d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is hiring an Account Executive to oversee the Utica, New York 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, develops territory partnerships, and generates inquiries through events, presentations, calls, and emails. The role supports prospective students and their families and partners through counseling and guidance from application through completion of their first few classes, promoting student success and institutional growth.

This is a remote role with ambitious targets and extensive travel throughout the territory. The Account Executive works independently, plans and executes territory activities, and adapts their approach to maximize value. Some events may require evening or weekend availability. New-hire training is held in person at the company’s Phoenix, Arizona campus. The starting salary is $75,000 per year, with stated potential for six-figure income after five years of successful service as an Account Executive/University Development Counselor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• More than three years of demonstrated success 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 have a credit report reflecting that payments are current and not delinquent.
• Outstanding time-management skills and the ability to prioritize competing priorities while traveling.
• Clear communication skills in person, in writing, and by phone, along with well-developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and a drive to succeed.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and the 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 weekend events.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement event and activity plans for the territory.
• Build awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business and drive inquiry generation.
• Develop high-impact partnerships in the territory.
• Execute daily work through informational presentations, calls, and emails, adapting activities as needed to maximize value.
• Counsel prospective students, their families, and partners in person, by phone, and by email.
• Support prospective students through the admissions process and guide them toward a successful online learning experience.
• Help students succeed from application through completion of their first few classes.
• Manage time and prioritize competing responsibilities, including while traveling.

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.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.

What This Job Offers

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