University Development Manager- Online Division- Grand Canyon University

at Grand Canyon Education in Rockford, Illinois, United States

Job Description

University Development Manager- Online Division- Grand Canyon University

Job Description

Come Grow With Us

Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is a rapidly growing educational service company that has long been an industry leader in providing educational, operational, and technological support services to the post-secondary education sector. Formerly part of Grand Canyon University (GCU), GCE still works closely with GCU to benefit thousands of students, families, and the local inner-city community. We put people first, drive innovation, and do good in the community that we live and work in.

This position will oversee the territory of Northern, IL and Northern, IN.

New hiring training will be held in-person at our Phoenix, AZ campus.

Grand Canyon Education offers a generous benefits package, including 100% tuition-free education for employees through the Master’s degree program level and 75% coverage at the Doctorate degree program level. In addition, an employee’s spouse, children, and dependents are also offered generous tuition benefits.

Responsibilities:

+ Directly supervise a team of 8-10 University Development Counselors. Carrying out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.

+ Travel within assigned territory to work with Admissions Counselor (75% travel required).

+ Coach and develop Admissions Counselors to increase motivation, improve skills, and achieve results.

+ Manage and appraise internal metrics for performance tracking, providing coaching and training to enhance individual performance.

+ Provide weekly reports and projections to management.

+ Work closely with cross functional and support departments to update student information and to resolve student issues.

+ Adhere to all University and/or Department Of Education policies, procedures and compliance guidelines.

+ Work from home; significant regional travel throughout assigned territory is required. Use of a personal vehicle is required (with mileage reimbursement).

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) with at least 2 years of previous supervisory experience.

+ Prior experience within the particular division/program area preferred.

+ Self-direction and intrinsic passion for student success and employee development.

+ The ability to comprehend facts and relay information to students and employees.

+ Superior customer service skills along with ability to represent the GCU brand in a highly professional manner.

+ Strong proficiency with MS Office suite, (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) and comfortable with navigating and maneuvering other databases and software becoming proficient with GCU systems within a short period of time.

+ Excellent communications with a good command of the English language and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and persuade.

+ The ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment with constant phone contact with students on a daily basis.

+ Excellent planning, organizational, multi-tasking, case-management and follow up skills.

+ Good attention to detail and analytical.

+ Good time management skills in order to meet required timelines.

+ Must have own vehicle, valid driver’s license, clean driving record.

+ Cannot be 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.

+ Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.

Application Instructions

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