Grand Canyon Education

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

University Admissions Counselor- Traditional Ground Campus

Posted over 1 month ago

Job Description

University Admissions Counselor- Traditional Ground Campus

Join us at Grand Canyon Education and begin your career helping Grand Canyon University- Traditional Ground Campus students succeed! We are looking for a motivated University Admissions Counselor to oversee the City, State territory in this unique remote (work from home) opportunity. Starting salary is $47,500 with a tenure-based compensation plan that allows you to increase your earning potential upon the completion of each year-long recruitment cycle.

Who you are:

You find fulfillment in serving others and are passionate about the power of education. Youve demonstrated success as a team player who hustles, is adaptable to change, and does everything intentionally.

You know its not all about achieving (and often crushing!) your goals. While that does get you excited, what you really thrive on is making a positive impact on the world by helping high school students make one of the most important decisions in their lives through a quality education and community at Grand Canyon Universitys campus in Phoenix, AZ.

Now is the time to bring your talents to Grand Canyon Education, where youll have the opportunity to be involved in your local community and play an integral role in helping Grand Canyon University students find their purpose from application through their first few weeks on campus. Heres a taste of how youll make your mark as a University Admissions Counselor with us.

As a University Admissions Counselor, every counselor:

  • Has a servants heart. Youll be involved in the community through hosting and implementing event/activity plans for your territory that build awareness of our academic programs and campus community and drive inquiry generation. Through a variety of mediums, you will use your passion for serving others to provide exceptional counseling to prospective students and their families. Whether in-person, over the phone, via email, text or Zoom, you will champion the GCE mission, promoting Grand Canyon University student success and institutional growth.
  • Hustles. Youll be busy using your unique ability to connect with high school students, teachers and staff in local school districts and engage with youth groups in your territory, while maintaining a full schedule that includes fairs, school visits, presentations, community/campus events and hosting campus visits.
  • Bleeds purple. Youll take pride in being the face of Grand Canyon University in your territory and will not only promote our transformation, but you will get to be a part of it.
  • Is purposeful. This is a work from home role with ambitious targets! Working independently, youll be using your out-of-the-box critical thinking skills to support prospective Grand Canyon University campus students and families through the admissions process, guiding them on the right path towards a successful campus experience.

The role might be right for you if you have:

  • A bachelors degree.
  • Outstanding time management and organization skills. In this role, youll be wearing many hats, so youll 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 youre 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. Youll 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 whats expected. Youre 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, youll be coaching a diverse range of Grand Canyon University students and families, each with unique circumstances. Youll also have relationships with school districts 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, youll 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.

Bonus points if you have:

  • Attended Grand Canyon University on campus and as an Alumni, can share your experience with prospective students.
  • Relevant industry related professional experience.
  • Experience working with CRM tools.

What well 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!


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.

For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide.

All staff candidates will be asked to review GCEs staff expectations as part of the application process.

Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizonas 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.



Posted 13 Days Ago

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