University Admissions Counselor - Trade and Workforce Development

Grand Canyon Education • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is hiring a University Admissions Counselor to oversee the Phoenix, Arizona territory and support Grand Canyon University’s Trade and Workforce Development students. This is a remote, work-from-home role for someone who lives in or near Phoenix, with extensive travel throughout the territory. The counselor helps high school students and adults changing careers explore workforce-development programs and supports prospective students and their families from application through their first few weeks of class.

The counselor builds awareness of academic programs and the campus community, generates inquiries, and provides counseling through in-person meetings, phone, email, text, and Zoom. The role involves engaging with high school counselors and students, corporate workforce decision-makers, community colleges, and other local stakeholders, as well as attending fairs, school visits, presentations, community and campus events, and hosting campus visits. The position requires independent work toward ambitious targets, a flexible schedule, and occasional evening or weekend availability.

The starting salary is $58,656 per year, with a tenure-based compensation plan that can increase earning potential after each year-long recruitment cycle. The employer offers professional development, benefits and work perks, and a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Phoenix, Arizona territory and support prospective Trade and Workforce Development students.
• Host and implement territory event and activity plans to build awareness of academic programs and the 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.
• Build relationships with high school counselors and students, corporate workforce decision-makers, community colleges and staff, and other territory stakeholders.
• Attend fairs, school visits, presentations, community and campus events, and host campus visits.
• Guide prospective students and families through the admissions process and toward a successful campus experience.
• Work independently to meet ambitious targets and manage a full schedule, including travel.

Benefits

• Starting salary of $58,656 per year.
• Tenure-based compensation plan with increased earning potential upon completion of each year-long recruitment cycle.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to own a part of the business without the risks of owning a business.

What This Job Offers

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