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

Grand Canyon Education • Yuma, AZ

7d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking a University Admissions Counselor to oversee the Yuma, Arizona territory and support students interested in Grand Canyon University’s traditional ground campus in Phoenix. This is a remote, work-from-home role for someone who lives in or near Yuma. The counselor guides prospective students and their families through the admissions process, from application through their first few weeks on campus, and helps them prepare for a successful campus experience.

The role combines community engagement, student counseling, recruitment, and territory management. The counselor plans and hosts events and activities to raise awareness of academic programs and the campus community, generate inquiries, and connect with community college students, faculty, staff, and other local stakeholders. Counseling takes place in person and through phone, email, text, and Zoom. The role requires independent work toward ambitious targets and extensive travel within the territory, including occasional travel to Phoenix.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must live in or near Yuma, Arizona.
• No delinquent or defaulted federal student loans, as verified by a credit report; if participating in a rehabilitation program, the report must show payments are current.
• Strong time-management, organization, and prioritization skills, including while traveling.
• Clear communication, presentation, and listening skills; ability to communicate in person, in writing, and by phone.
• Self-motivation, initiative, and ownership of work.
• High emotional intelligence and empathy when coaching students and families with diverse circumstances.
• 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; some events require evening or weekend availability.
• Willingness to travel to Phoenix 1–3 times per month for those residing outside Phoenix.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

• Grand Canyon University on-campus attendance and alumni experience to share with prospective students.
• Relevant industry-related professional experience.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

Responsibilities

• Plan and host territory events and activities that promote academic programs and campus community and generate prospective-student inquiries.
• Counsel prospective students and their families in person, by phone, email, text, and Zoom.
• Connect with community college students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in the territory.
• Maintain a schedule of fairs, school visits, presentations, community and campus events, and campus visits.
• Represent Grand Canyon University and promote its programs and campus community.
• Guide prospective students through the admissions process and support their transition through their first few weeks on campus.
• Work independently to support prospective students and families and meet recruitment targets.

Benefits

• Stable income and a good salary.
• Tenure-based compensation plan that increases earning potential after 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
• Career Level: Entry Level