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

Grand Canyon Education • Kingman, AZ

3d • Remote

About The Position

Grand Canyon Education is hiring a University Admissions Counselor to serve the Kingman, Bullhead City, and surrounding areas territory in a remote, work-from-home role based in or near Phoenix, Arizona. The counselor supports prospective students and their families through the admissions process and into their first weeks on Grand Canyon University’s Traditional Ground Campus. The role involves building awareness of academic programs and campus life, generating inquiries, and helping students make informed decisions about their education.

Counselors represent Grand Canyon University in their territory and work independently toward ambitious targets. They engage prospective students and families in person and through phone, email, text, and Zoom; build relationships with community colleges and other local stakeholders; and organize and attend recruitment activities. The position requires extensive travel within the territory, use of a personal vehicle, and some 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must live in or near Phoenix, Arizona.
• No delinquent or defaulted federal student loan, as verified by a credit report; if participating in a rehabilitation program, payments must be current and not delinquent.
• Outstanding time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing priorities while traveling.
• Clear communication, engaging presentation, and well-developed listening skills across in-person, written, and phone communication.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed, including willingness to take ownership and volunteer for new challenges.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy when coaching students and families from diverse circumstances.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, clean driving record, flexible schedule, and willingness to travel extensively using a personal vehicle.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Some events require evening and/or weekend availability.
• For employees residing outside Southern California, willingness to travel there 1–3 times per month.

Nice To Haves

• Attended Grand Canyon University on campus and can share alumni 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 campus community and generate inquiries.
• Counsel prospective students and their families through in-person, phone, email, text, and Zoom communications.
• Promote Grand Canyon University’s mission, 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 families through the admissions process and guide them toward a successful campus experience.
• Represent Grand Canyon University in the territory and develop relationships with community colleges and their staff.

Benefits

• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Stable income and salary.
• 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