University Admissions Counselor – Traditional Ground Campus –Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • Phoenix, AZ

6d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking a University Admissions Counselor to oversee the Southern California territory in a remote, work-from-home role based in or near Phoenix, Arizona. The counselor supports prospective Grand Canyon University Traditional Ground Campus students and their families from application through their first weeks on campus. The position includes a starting salary of $58,656 per year and a tenure-based compensation plan that can increase earning potential after each year-long recruitment cycle.

The counselor represents Grand Canyon University in the assigned territory, builds awareness of academic programs and campus life, generates student inquiries, and provides counseling through in-person meetings and digital channels. The role is independent and target-driven, involves extensive travel, and includes community engagement, recruitment events, school visits, presentations, campus visits, and relationship-building with community colleges and other stakeholders. The counselor must live in or near Phoenix, Arizona, and be willing to travel, including to Phoenix one to three times per month if residing outside the city.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must live in or near Phoenix, Arizona.
• No delinquent or defaulted federal student loan, as verified by a credit report; if in a rehabilitation program, the report must show payments are current.
• Outstanding time-management, organization, and prioritization skills, including while traveling.
• Clear communication, engaging presentation, and well-developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and drive to take ownership and exceed expectations.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy when working with diverse students and families.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, willingness to travel, and clean driving record.
• Ability to use a personal vehicle for extensive territory travel.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Availability for some evening and/or weekend events.

Nice To Haves

• Attended Grand Canyon University on campus and, as an alumnus, can share that experience with prospective students.
• Relevant industry-related professional experience.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Southern California recruitment territory.
• Host and implement territory event and activity plans to build awareness of academic programs and campus community and generate inquiries.
• Counsel prospective students and their families in person, by phone, email, text, and Zoom.
• Promote Grand Canyon University and support student success and institutional growth.
• Connect with community college students, faculty, and staff and engage major stakeholders in the territory.
• Maintain a full schedule of fairs, school visits, presentations, community and campus events, and campus visits.
• Independently support prospective campus students and families through the admissions process and help prepare them for a successful campus experience.
• Build and nurture relationships with community colleges and their staff.
• Travel extensively within the territory and use a personal vehicle for work-related travel.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Stable income and starting salary of $58,656 per year.
• Tenure-based compensation plan that can increase earning potential after each year-long recruitment cycle.

What This Job Offers

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