University Admissions Counselor - Trade and Workforce Development

Grand Canyon Education • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking 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 living in or near Phoenix. The counselor helps high school students and adults considering a career change take their first steps toward careers in trade industries, supporting them from application through their first weeks in class. 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 counselor represents Grand Canyon University in the local community, builds awareness of its academic programs, generates prospective-student inquiries, and provides counseling to students and families through in-person, phone, email, text, and Zoom interactions. The role involves working independently toward ambitious targets while maintaining a busy schedule of outreach and recruitment activities across the territory.

Requirements

• Must live in or near Phoenix, Arizona.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Credit report must show no federal student loans that are delinquent or in default; if enrolled in a rehabilitation program, payments must be current and not delinquent.
• Strong time-management, organizational, and prioritization skills, including while traveling.
• Clear communication, listening, and engaging presentation skills across in-person, written, and phone formats.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and a drive to exceed expectations.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy when working with diverse students and families.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, reliable transportation, and ability to use a personal vehicle.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Grand Canyon University on-campus alumnus who can share their experience with prospective students.
• Relevant industry-related professional experience.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Host and implement territory event and activity plans to build awareness of academic programs and generate inquiries.
• Counsel prospective students and their families through in-person, phone, email, text, and Zoom communications.
• Promote Grand Canyon University and support student success and institutional growth.
• Build connections with high school counselors and students, corporate workforce decision makers, and other major territory stakeholders.
• Maintain a schedule that includes fairs, school visits, presentations, community and campus events, and campus visits.
• Support prospective campus students and families through the admissions process and help guide them toward a successful campus experience.
• Develop and nurture relationships with community colleges and their staff.

Benefits

• Stable income and salary.
• Tenure-based compensation plan with increased earning potential upon completion of each year-long recruitment cycle.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time