Account Executive - University Development Counselor - Online Military Division - Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% tuition-free education for self

75% tuition coverage for Doctorate

Dependent tuition benefits

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education is seeking an Account Executive to oversee the Enid, Oklahoma territory. Starting salary is $75,000 per year with potential to reach six figures after five years of successful service.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and strong communication, coaching, and time-management skills, with some evening/weekend availability and a valid driver’s license. This community-based position emphasizes outreach, counseling and enrollment support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Must have demonstrated success in outside business development or account management.
• Strong communication and coaching skills are essential.
• Excellent time management and self-motivation.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence are important for student-focused roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory plans for Enid, OK.
• Build partnerships and generate inquiries through events, presentations, calls and emails.
• Counsel prospective students and families to support enrollment goals.
• Manage daily activities with a focus on achieving ambitious targets.

Skills

Outside sales

Communication skills

Coaching skills

Goal-driven

Customer relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Job description

Come Grow With Us Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector.

Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in. Join us at Grand Canyon Education and begin your career helping Grand Canyon University students succeed! We are looking for a motivated Account Executive to oversee the Enid, OK territory in this unique military community-based opportunity. Starting salary is $75,000 per year with an earning potential of a six-figure income after 5 years of successful service as an Account Executive/University Development Counselor. Employees must reside within 50 miles of their assigned territory. New hire training will be held in-person at our Phoenix, AZ campus. Grand Canyon Education offers a generous benefits package, including 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level and 75% coverage at the Doctorate degree program level. In addition, an employee's spouse, children and dependents are also offered generous tuition benefits.

Who you are

You're a goal-getter who is passionate about the power of education. Over the past 3+ years, you’ve demonstrated success in outside business development, consultative sales or account management. You know it’s not all about achieving your goals. While that does get you excited, what you really thrive on is using your exceptional communication and coaching skills to help non-traditional Grand Canyon University students level up in their lives through quality education.

Now is the time to bring your talent to Grand Canyon Education, where you’ll have the opportunity to play an integral role in providing Grand Canyon University students the roadmap for success from application through to completion of the first few classes.

Typical week responsibilities

Strategy and execution. You’ll be consistently identifying and implementing event/activity plans for your territory, building awareness of our online academic programs for education, healthcare and business and drive inquiry generation. You’ll shape high impact partnerships for your territory and execute your daily work through informational presentations, calls and emails, iterating as needed to maximize value. Partner and influencer. Through a variety of mediums, you will use your passion for serving others to provide exceptional counseling to prospective students, their families and partners on their journey to enrollment. Whether in-person, over the phone or via email, you will champion the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth. Heart and Hustle. This is a community-based role with ambitious targets! Working independently, you’ll be using your out-of-the-box critical thinking skills to support prospective Grand Canyon University students through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful online learning experience.

The role might be right for you if you have

• Bachelor’s degree.
• No delinquent or in default on a federal student loan as verified in your credit report.
• If in a rehabilitation program, your credit report must reflect that you are current, not delinquent, on your payments.
• Outstanding time management skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy is key to success in this role.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and a flexible schedule.
• Some events might require evening and/or weekend availability.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Bonus points if you have

• Relevant industry related professional experience (enrollment, recruiting, counseling)
• Experience working with CRM tools.

What we’ll offer in return

• A career where your work makes a difference.
• A stable income with a good salary.
• Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risks of owning your own business.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

...and more!

Benefits

• 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level
• 75% coverage at the Doctorate degree program level
• employee's spouse, children and dependents are also offered generous tuition benefits

At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.

Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.