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Grand Canyon Education, Inc.Posted 10/21/2026full-timePasadena • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in outside business development and consultative sales, with a strong focus on building partnerships and driving inquiry generation. Proficient in delivering presentations and providing guidance to prospective students throughout the admissions process.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Outside Business DevelopmentConsultative SalesAccount ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyCRM Tools Experience
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Oversee the Pasadena-Alhambra, California territories
- Market the College of Education within Pasadena and surrounding cities
- Identify and implement event/activity plans for the territory
- Build awareness of online academic programs in education, healthcare and business
- Drive inquiry generation
- Develop high-impact territory partnerships
- Deliver informational presentations and conduct calls and emails
- Provide counseling to prospective students, families and partners in person, by phone and via email
- Promote the Grand Canyon Education mission, student success and institutional growth
- Support prospective students through the admissions process
- Guide students toward successful online learning experiences
- Provide students with a roadmap from application through completion of their first few classes
- Travel extensively within the territory and work independently
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of success in outside business development, consultative sales or account management
- Bachelor’s degree
- No delinquent or defaulted federal student loan; if in a rehabilitation program, credit report must show current payments
- Outstanding time management and prioritization skills
- Clear written, verbal and in-person communication skills
- Well-developed listening skills
- Self-motivation and drive to succeed
- High emotional intelligence and ability to demonstrate empathy
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation and flexible schedule
- Clean driving record
- Ability to use a personal vehicle
- Evening and/or weekend availability for some events
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Relevant industry-related professional experience is a bonus
- Experience working with CRM tools is a bonus
Benefits
Comp & perks- 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master's degree program level
- 75% tuition coverage at the Doctorate degree program level
- Tuition benefits for employees' spouses, children and dependents
- Ongoing professional development and growth
- Outstanding benefits and work perks
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
- Stable income with a good salary
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Event PlanningInquiry GenerationStudent CounselingOnline Learning GuidanceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsListening SkillsSelf-MotivationEmotional IntelligenceComputer Literacy
Soft Skills
EmpathyDrive to Succeed
Tools & Technologies
CRM ToolsMicrosoft Office Suite
Industry Keywords
Higher EducationAdmissions ProcessStudent SuccessInstitutional GrowthTerritory Management