University Admissions Counselor – Traditional - Direct - AZ- Yuma - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon Education • Yuma, AZ

5d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking a University Admissions Counselor to support Grand Canyon University’s traditional ground-campus students and oversee a territory near Yuma, Arizona. This is a work-from-home role for someone who lives in or near Yuma, with extensive travel throughout the territory and travel to Phoenix one to three times per month for employees who live outside Phoenix. The starting salary is $58,656 per year, with a tenure-based compensation plan that provides opportunities to increase earning potential after each year-long recruitment cycle.

The counselor represents Grand Canyon University in the local community and helps prospective students and their families through the admissions process, from application through their first weeks on campus. The role involves building awareness of the university’s academic programs and campus community, generating inquiries, and providing counseling in person and through phone, email, text, and Zoom. The counselor works independently toward ambitious targets while developing relationships with community colleges and other stakeholders in the territory.

Requirements

• Must live in or near Yuma, Arizona.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must not be delinquent on or in default on a federal student loan, as verified by a credit report. If participating in a rehabilitation program, the report must show payments are current and not delinquent.
• Strong time-management, organization, and prioritization skills, including while traveling.
• Clear communication, listening, and presentation skills, with confidence communicating in person, in writing, and by phone.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy when working with diverse students, families, and community-college contacts.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, flexible schedule, willingness to travel, 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

• Host and implement territory event and activity plans to build awareness of academic programs and the campus community and generate prospective-student inquiries.
• Provide counseling to prospective students and their families in person, by phone, email, text, and Zoom.
• Represent Grand Canyon University and promote student success and institutional growth.
• Connect with community college students, faculty, and staff and engage major stakeholders in the territory.
• 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 prepare them for a successful campus experience.
• Develop and nurture relationships with community colleges and their staff.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Tenure-based compensation plan with the opportunity to increase earning potential after each year-long recruitment cycle.

What This Job Offers

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