Online Admissions Counselor - Guide Students to Degree Success

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days annually

11.5 paid holidays

Tuition benefits

Professional development

Remote work possibilities

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education is seeking an Admissions Counselor to be the first point of contact for prospective students and help enroll them in online degree programs. Starting salary is $50,000 per year, with potential to reach six figures after 5 years.

Remote work opportunities may be available for out-of-state candidates, with training consisting of three weeks, including one in Phoenix. You’ll connect with students to guide them through the admissions process, explain program requirements, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; phone and email proficiency.
• Self-motivated with empathetic coaching to support student success.
• Able to manage confidential information and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Reach out to prospective online students via phone campaigns with high activity.
• Counsel prospective students and guide them through the admissions process.
• Explain program requirements, transfer credits, payment options and timelines.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and outcomes.
• Support institutional growth and student success initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Relationship building

Time management

Multitasking

Emotional intelligence

Phone scripts

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Canyon Education is seeking an Admissions Counselor to be the first point of contact for prospective students and help enroll them in online degree programs. Starting salary is $50,000 per year, with potential to reach six figures after 5 years.

Remote work opportunities may be available for out-of-state candidates, with training consisting of three weeks, including one in Phoenix. You’ll connect with students to guide them through the admissions process, explain program requirements, and