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

Grand Canyon Education • Las Vegas, NV

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About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is hiring an Account Executive to oversee the Las Vegas, Nevada, and surrounding territory in a community-based opportunity supporting Grand Canyon University’s online military division. The employee must reside within 30 miles of the assigned territory. New-hire training will take place in person at the Phoenix, Arizona campus.

The Account Executive builds awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare, and business, generates prospective-student inquiries, develops local partnerships, and carries out territory event and activity plans. The role involves advising prospective students, their families, and partners through presentations, phone calls, email, and in-person interactions. The Account Executive supports students through the admissions process and helps guide them toward enrollment and success in their first few classes. This is an independent, community-based role with ambitious targets and extensive travel within the territory.

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 loan, as verified in a credit report; applicants in a rehabilitation program must have a credit report reflecting current, non-delinquent payments.
• Outstanding time management and prioritization skills, including while traveling.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills, comfort communicating in person, by phone, and in writing, and well-developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and willingness to take ownership and volunteer for new challenges.
• High emotional intelligence, empathy, and ability to coach a diverse range of students and develop partner relationships.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and ability to use a personal vehicle.
• Flexible schedule, including availability for some evening and/or weekend events.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to 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 high-impact territory partnerships.
• Deliver informational presentations and communicate with prospective students and partners by phone, email, and in person.
• Provide counseling to prospective students, their families, and partners throughout the journey to enrollment.
• 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.
• Manage territory work independently, including extensive local travel, and adapt activities 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.
• Tuition benefits for an employee’s spouse, children, and dependents.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Stable income and salary.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.

What This Job Offers

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