University Admissions Counselor – Traditional Ground Campus

University Admissions Counselor – Traditional Ground Campus – Grand Canyon University

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 Boise,  in this unique remote (work from home) opportunity.

You find fulfillment in serving others and are passionate about the power of education. You’ve demonstrated success as a team player who hustles, is adaptable to change, and does everything intentionally. You know it’s 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 University’s campus in Phoenix, AZ.

Now is the time to bring your talents to Grand Canyon Education, where you’ll 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.

As a University Admissions Counselor, every counselor:
Has a servant’s heart. You’ll 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. You’ll 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. You’ll 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, you’ll 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.

• 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.
• 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 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, you’ll need a clean driving record and ability to use your personal…