Account Executive - University Development Counselor - Online Division (Education) - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is hiring an Account Executive to oversee the Eastern Los Angeles territory, including Whittier, West Covina, and surrounding cities. The role focuses on marketing Grand Canyon University’s College of Education and building awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business. Employees must reside within 30 miles of their assigned territory. New-hire training will be held in person at the Phoenix, Arizona campus.

This community-based role combines territory development with student counseling. The Account Executive plans and implements events and activities, builds partnerships, gives informational presentations, and communicates with prospective students, families, and partners in person, by phone, and by email. The role supports prospective students through the admissions process and helps them prepare for a successful online learning experience, with a focus on student success and institutional growth.

The starting salary is $75,000 per year, with 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, as well as professional development and other benefits.

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 through a credit report; applicants in a rehabilitation program must have a report showing current, non-delinquent payments.
• Strong 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 a drive to succeed.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy when working with students from diverse backgrounds.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and ability to use a personal vehicle.
• Flexible schedule and 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-related professional experience.
• 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 territory partnerships and deliver informational presentations.
• Use calls and emails, and adjust outreach as needed to maximize value.
• Counsel prospective students, their families, and partners in person, by phone, and by email.
• Promote Grand Canyon University’s mission, student success, and institutional growth.
• Support prospective students through the admissions process and guide them toward a successful online learning experience.

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 an employee’s spouse, children, and dependents.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Starting salary of $75,000 per year.
• Potential to earn a six-figure income after five years of successful service.

What This Job Offers

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