CCU Academy Representative

Colorado Christian University; Lakewood (CO); Remote; Full time

Job summary

Join Colorado Christian University as a CCU Academy Representative, where you will travel to partner high schools, build relationships, and promote innovative online education programs. This remote role requires strong communication skills and a background in sales or education to effectively recruit and support students in obtaining dual credit courses.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Healthcare benefits

Generous paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition waiver program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proven sales experience necessary.
• Background in secondary education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to partner schools for course registration and evaluations.
• Build relationships with schools and promote CCU Academy programs.
• Lead recruitment and public speaking presentations.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Proven sales experience

Ability to work effectively as a team member

Self-starter attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, business, leadership or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Job

The vision of the CCU Academy is to provide affordable online general education courses for high school students to help cut costs for families, prepare students for college, and provide an avenue for high school students to graduate with a high school diploma, CCU college credit, and even an associate’s degree at the same time when they choose to pursue the A.A. in Liberal Arts track.

The CCU Academy Representative role encompasses travel to partner schools for course registration, back-to-school nights, and course evaluations. The CCU Academy Representative role encompasses travel to partner schools for course registration, back-to-school nights, and course evaluations. The Academy Representative communicates with schoolcontacts in all aspects of the program to include: transcript requests, course registration problems, course application process and requirements, registration for online dual enrollment courses, and information pertaining to the A.A. degree for high school students.This position requires an understanding of secondary education and high school curriculum. The CCU Academy Representative will be involved in active high school recruitment, utilizing marketing strategies set in place by the CCU Academy Partner Relations Manager and Associate Dean of Partner Relations. The CCUAcademy Representative creates public speaking presentations for school functions and answers all questions in regard to the CCU Academy programs.

Ultimately, this position is responsible for maintaining and growing relationships with current schools, recruiting new schools, and promoting the University’s CCU Academy Program to high schools, students, and their families. This role suits someone who is a self-starter, likes to travel, and can make independent decisions that lead schools into partnership with CCU in offering approved dual credit courses and online dual enrollment to students. This position is remote, however, travel to schools is required. Meetings and events on CCU’s campus may also be required.

About CCU

Colorado Christian University is the premier interdenominational Christian university in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, delivering world-class education to thousands of students. The fully accredited, nonprofit University is located in Lakewood, Colorado, a suburb of Denver.

Colorado Christian University was founded in 1914. CCU’s motto is--grace and truth. This motto comes from John 1.14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.” (ESV)

CCU's mission is Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth.

Colorado Christian University cultivates knowledge and love of God in a Christ-centered community of learners and scholars, with an enduring commitment to the integration of exemplary academics, spiritual formation, and engagement with the world. We envision graduates who think critically and creatively, lead with high ethical and professional standards, embody the character and compassion of Jesus Christ, treasure the gospel, and who thereby are prepared to impact the world in their callings.

CCU embraces an educational model that was present at the foundation of many of the great western and American universities. It is made up of three pillars—competence, character and Christ-centered faith. Secular universities have abandoned two of those pillars. We think this is a major oversight that eventually undermines education. Furthermore, we believe this classical educational model is both life-giving and greatly needed in our time.

A leader in higher education, CCU has been consistently ranked in the top 2 percent of colleges and universities nationwide for its core curriculum by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. CCU has had ten consecutive years of enrollment growth and has been named one of the five fastest-growing master’s granting universities byThe Chronicle of Higher Education.

CCU offers more than 200-degree program options for traditional and adult students through its two colleges--the College of Undergraduate Studies and the College of Adult and Graduate Studies. More than 9,000 students attend the University on the main campus, in regional centers throughout Colorado, and online.

What is most appealing about working at CCU?

1. Faith-friendly: CCU’s culture is unique to higher education. Where else can you pursue academic excellence yet read the Holy Bible, pray with teammates and students at work, and work to impact our culture in support of Christian values?
2. Convictionally Christian: As a university, we have an enduring commitment to Christ, his kingdom and the truth of God’s Word.
3. Live out your calling: We are a traditional evangelical university where you can invest your God-given talents and abilities alongside coworkers and teammates, while having a profound influence on students as they deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ.
4. Equip students for kingdom work: You can be a part of helping students discover their callings and preparingthem for positions of significant leadership in the church, business, government, education, and other professions, as a key part of our University's Strategic Priorities.

Job Location

Remote - must reside and work legally in the U.S. All work must be performed within the U.S.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

1. Bachelor's degree in education, business, leadership or related field is required.
2. Proven sales experience.
3. Secondary education (high school) background as a faculty member or related field preferred.
4. Effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team member and as an individual contributor.
6. Ability to work in a high-energy, fast-paced environment and simultaneously manage multiple tasks. Work under deadlines and manage time effectively as a self-starter.
7. Organizational skills.
8. Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
9. An energetic, results-driven attitude.

Key Job Duties

1. Contribute to CCU’s mission: Christ-centered higher education transforming students to impact the world with grace and truth. In this role, the CCU Academy Representative contributes to the mission by promoting Christ-centered higher education and by exemplifying Christ as they create relationships with high school administrators and other institutions.
2. Manage an assigned region by determining appropriate school contacts (head of school, principal, counselor(s)), planning travel, arranging school appointments for registration, evaluations and recruitment, and public speaking presentations at student/parent meetings such as Back to School events. Excellent customer service is required.
3. Apply proven marketing and sales techniques in an effort to recruit new schools in partnering with CCU’s Academy program. This includes high school research, cold-calling, email communication, and mailouts in a recruitment plan established by the CCU Academy Partner Relations Manager and Dean of CCU Academy.
4. Relationship building with current and prospective schools throughout the year. This includes follow-up with new school applicants, partner schools, and schools expressing interest in the program. Meet regional goals established by the CCU Academy Representative and CCU Academy Partner Relations Manager.
5. Travel throughout the assigned region and other regions if necessary. Representative travel consists of student registration and back-to-school night presentations, evaluations, recruitment, and exhibitor at conventions. Travel may be extensive in the fall and spring, and may occur during the summer months for opportunities at conventions.
6. Promotion of CCU by sharing Colorado Christian University's story and undergraduate information. Work with Admissions to engage students in attending CCU during school visits; provide Admissions collateral.
7. Guide schools in the completion of course applications, awareness of deadlines, and course updates. Knowledgeable in course application requirements, required teacher credentials, and collegiate-level curriculum.
8. Solve school dual credit application barriers. Work with schools to collect, process, and analyze dual credit application documents. Work closely with CCU Academy Support Analyst to ensure all dual credit application requirements have been satisfied.
9. Analyze best practices to enhance student experience during the registration process and use these techniques to set CCU apart from other universities.
10. Lead the online dual enrollment recruitment for their region. Assists partner schools with online dual enrollment groups and cohorts’ registration process.
11. Recruit potential schools that want to offer the Associates of Arts degree program.
12. Work in a collaborative team environment in order to meet the totality of assigned CCU Academy goals and objectives each academic year. This includes the school application process, communication with schools and the department, registration, recruitment, and other related duties.
13. Complete reports (bi-weekly, monthly goals updates, etc.) or paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
14. Present at team meetings and monthly one-on-ones.
15. Support CCU's Student Life department through involvement in campus-wide programming, committees, and events.
16. Other duties in support of CCU Academy, as assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to walk, stand, sit, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, speak with clarity, and have appropriate vision and hearing capabilities. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and work irregular hours, including some nights and weekends. Travel throughout the year to meet with school administrators, students, and parents is the norm. Tasks may involve extended periods of time driving, flying, or at a desk preparing reports or work schedules for work-related activities.

What we offer our employees:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to all employees. Our benefit package includes: a tuition waiver program, excellent healthcare, generous paid time off, matching 403(b) retirement plan, and additional organizational paid benefits and voluntary benefit offerings. Pay and benefits will be discussed in more detail as candidates progress through the interview process.

Colorado Christian University’s pay philosophy is based on internal and external data for pay equity; along with budgetary considerations for effective stewardship. Pay will start at $20.05 per hour. We reserve the right to pay an equitable rate that we believe is within our salary structure or that may fit a candidate’s qualifications or experience for the job. A wage range posted is not a guarantee of a specific wage range for a job offer. CCU reserves the right to make pay decisions based on economic and equity considerations to attract the best possible talent. CCU does not determine pay based on sex or any other protected status.