University Admissions Counselor – Traditional Ground Campus –Grand Canyon University - Phoenix, AZ

Grand Canyon Education•Bullhead City, AZ

6d•Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is seeking a University Admissions Counselor to support Grand Canyon University’s Traditional Ground Campus students. The counselor oversees the Kingman, Bullhead City, and surrounding areas territory. This is a remote, work-from-home role based in or near Phoenix, Arizona, with extensive travel throughout the territory. 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 helps prospective students and their families from application through their first few weeks on campus. The role involves building awareness of GCU’s academic programs and campus community, generating inquiries, counseling students and families through multiple communication channels, and representing GCU in the local community. The counselor works independently toward ambitious targets and collaborates with community colleges and other territory stakeholders.

Requirements

Must live in or near Phoenix, Arizona.
Bachelor’s degree.
Must not have a delinquent or defaulted federal student loan, as verified by a credit report; applicants in a rehabilitation program must have a credit report showing current payments.
Outstanding time management and organization skills, including the ability to prioritize competing priorities while traveling.
Clear communication, engaging presentation, and well-developed listening skills.
Self-motivation, initiative, and a drive to succeed.
High emotional intelligence and the ability to demonstrate empathy when working with diverse students and families.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, and ability to use a personal vehicle.
Flexible schedule and willingness to travel extensively within the territory.
Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Host and implement territory events and activity plans that build awareness of academic programs and the campus community and generate inquiries.
Provide counseling to 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, staff, and other stakeholders in the territory.
Maintain a full schedule of fairs, school visits, presentations, community and campus events, and campus visits.
Support prospective campus students and their families through the admissions process and toward a successful campus experience.
Develop and nurture relationships with community colleges and their staff.
Represent Grand Canyon University in the territory.