About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Teaching.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Admissions Counselor to join their Phoenix, AZ campus team. This role provides structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience guiding prospective and newly enrolled students through the admissions process. The position offers a starting salary of $40,000 per year, on-campus housing opportunities, and significant tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client seeks an energetic, service-oriented professional to be a primary point of contact for prospects and new students. Responsibilities include:

• Contact prospective students who inquire online and provide clear, timely information about programs and next steps.
• Explain admissions processes, transfer-credit evaluation, and program requirements.
• Guide prospects to programs that match their goals through effective listening and needs assessment.
• Provide pre-evaluation steps and support applicants through the decision-making process.
• Discuss payment and financing options to help students plan for tuition and fees.
• Serve as the main advisor to applicants and newly enrolled students; communicate expectations and available student services.
• Monitor student progress against academic benchmarks and escalate concerns as needed.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., FERPA, DNC).
• Participate in mentorship and leadership development programs.
• Use MS Office Suite and established internal systems to track activity and meet daily/weekly/monthly targets.

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Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree from Grand Canyon University earned within the last two years.
• Must pass pre‑employment background checks.
• Must not be delinquent or in default on a federal student loan (or must be current under an approved rehabilitation plan).

Preferred

• Internship, campus leadership, volunteer, customer service, sales or related experience.
• Prior exposure to higher education or daily interaction with students.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development and leadership growth.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $40,000 per year.
• On-campus housing options (affordable dorm rent) may be available.
• Generous tuition benefits for employees (including employer-covered Master’s level tuition and partial Doctorate coverage) — dependent eligibility also applies.
• Structured training, mentorship, and pathways for career development in higher education and student success.

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Location & Schedule

• This is an on-campus role based in Phoenix, AZ (in-person).
• Typical schedule: four 9-hour days per week.

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Why Join

• Entry-level role with leadership development and professional training.
• Hands-on higher-education experience influencing student outcomes.
• Strong tuition benefits and housing support to help offset living and education costs.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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