University Admissions Counselor – Traditional Ground Campus –Tucson, AZ

Overview

Join Grand Canyon Education and begin your career helping Grand Canyon University – Traditional Ground Campus students succeed.

As a University Admissions Counselor you will:

• Serve students, families, and community members with a servant’s heart.
• Host and implement event/activity plans to build awareness of academic programs and campus community, driving inquiry generation.
• Provide exceptional counseling to prospective students and families via in‑person, phone, email, text, or Zoom.
• Promote Grand Canyon University’s mission, student success, and institutional growth.
• Connect with community college students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in your territory.
• Maintain a full schedule that includes fairs, school visits, presentations, community and campus events, and campus visits.
• Use critical‑thinking skills to support prospective students and families through the admissions process, guiding them to a successful campus experience.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• No delinquent or default on a federal student loan, as verified in your credit report.
• Outstanding time management and organization skills, including the ability to prioritize competing priorities while traveling.
• Clear communication and engaging presentation skills for in‑person, written, and phone interactions.
• Strong listening skills and the ability to engage and influence an audience.
• Self‑motivation and drive to succeed, with a willingness to take ownership of time spent with students.
• High emotional intelligence, including empathy to coach a diverse range of students and families.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, a flexible schedule, and a clean driving record. Willingness to travel (1‑3 times per month) and attend events, including evenings and weekends.
• Computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Bonus: experience with CRM tools.

• Attended Grand Canyon University on campus and/or is an alumni.
• Relevant industry‑related professional experience.
• Experience working with CRM tools.

• Stable income with a good salary and tenure‑based compensation plan.
• Opportunity to own your part of the business without the risk of owning your own business.
• Ongoing professional development and growth.
• Outstanding benefits and work perks.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome of pre‑employment screening activities, including a background check.