Remote University Admissions Counselor — Phoenix Territory

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career impact

Stable income

Ownership opportunity

Professional development

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Grand Canyon Education in Phoenix, AZ seeks a University Admissions Counselor to oversee the Phoenix territory in a remote (work from home in Phoenix) role, starting at $58,500 per year with a tenure-based plan. You will guide high school students from inquiry to campus experience.

The role emphasizes serving others, collaboration with community colleges, and delivering presentations, fairs, campus visits, and events.

Qualifications

• A 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 and organization skills. In this role, you’ll be wearing many hats, so you’ll need to show that not only have you honed your time management skills, you also know how to organize and prioritize competing priorities even while travelling.
• Clear communication and engaging presentation skills. You can explain just about anything to anyone and you’re comfortable communicating in person, in writing and on the phone. You are confident and can engage any room while presenting no matter what audience is in front of you.
• You’ll also need to have well developed listening skills.
• Self-motivation and drive to succeed. You volunteer for new challenges without waiting to be asked and love to go above and beyond what’s expected. You’re going to take ownership of the time you spend with Grand Canyon University students and truly make a difference.
• High emotional intelligence. In this role, you’ll be coaching a diverse range of Grand Canyon University students and families, each with unique circumstances. You’ll also have relationships with community colleges and their staff to develop and nurture. Ability to demonstrate empathy is key to success in this role.
• A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a flexible schedule and is willing to travel. Since this role requires extensive travel in your territory, you’ll need a clean driving record and ability to use your personal vehicle. Some events require evening and/or weekend availability. For those who reside outside of Phoenix, you can expect to travel here 1-3 times per month.
• Computer literacy. As part of a remote workforce, we rely on a number of digital tools to help you execute your work and keep you accountable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Counsel prospective students and families across Phoenix, guiding them through the admissions process.
• Represent Grand Canyon Education at events, fairs, school visits, and campus engagements to drive inquiry generation.
• Collaborate with community colleges and other stakeholders to build awareness of programs and campus community.
• Deliver compelling presentations and provide thoughtful, empathetic counseling in person, by phone, email, or video.

Skills

Time management

Oral and written communication

Active listening

Self-motivation

Emotional intelligence

Computer literacy

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Grand Canyon Education in Phoenix, AZ seeks a University Admissions Counselor to oversee the Phoenix territory in a remote (work from home in Phoenix) role, starting at $58,500 per year with a tenure-based plan. You will guide high school students from inquiry to campus experience.

The role emphasizes serving others, collaboration with community colleges, and delivering presentations, fairs, campus visits, and events.