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Field Experience Counselor - Online Division - Grand Canyon University

Counselor Top 25% in CounselingFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · remote
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 3mo ago

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. Join us at Grand Canyon Education's College of Education and begin a career in helping Education students succeed as a Field Experience Counselor to coordinate key aspects of practicum activities. This position acts as a liaison to faculty members and students by performing the below duties. Who you are: You are a self-motivated person who is passionate about the power of education. Over the years, you’ve demonstrated success in customer service and account management. You aren’t afraid to hustle to make it happen for your students and team. As a Field Experience Counselor, a typical week might include the following: Collects and tracks immunization and health and safety documentation required for practicum rotations. Ensures students meet all required deadlines and notifies appropriate parties of non-compliance. Communicates to students and faculty before documentation expires or a file becomes out of date. Assists with placement of students in practicum rotations, including monitoring site issues. Handles high volume of outbound and inbound student calls while meeting GCU customer service standards. Establishes rapport and relationships with students. Encourages students to ensure they are on track with meeting practicum requirements. Works as part of a high-performance team and encourages and supports other team members. Handles multiple priorities and tasks in an effective and efficient manner.

## The role might be right for you if you have: Bachelor’s degree preferred; candidates that have relative work experience will be considered. 6 months related professional experience in higher education preferred. A combination of education and relevant work experience may be substituted. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, students, and the general public. Ability to handle a high-volume of inbound/outbound calls effectively. Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Provide a positive example to students by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University What we’ll offer in return: A career where your work makes a difference in students’ lives. Opportunity to work from home Ongoing professional development and growth. Outstanding benefits and work perks. Generous PTO starting at 20 business day per year, 11.5 paid Holidays, and Tuition Benefits. Collaborative and supportive work environment... and more! Starting salary is $38,000 per year; however this role offers a tenure-based compensation plan which includes annual increases. #INDLOPESUP At Grand Canyon Education, it is our privilege to serve students and those who support academic advancement. We lead educational transformation by developing superior ways to help schools grow and prosper. We provide transparent programs, intuitive online learning technologies and well-established academic models that promote student success and institutional growth. Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check. For assistance with your job application please use our External Candidate Job Application Guide. All staff candidates will be asked to review GCE’s staff expectations as part of the application process. Our partner in education, Grand Canyon University, is Arizona’s premier private Christian university. GCU serves traditional and online students by offering quality academic degree programs, experienced leadership and transformative learning experiences both on our growing campus and digitally.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate practicum activities by tracking student health and safety documentation and managing placement rotations. Act as a liaison between students and faculty while handling a high volume of inbound and outbound calls.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree is preferred, though relative work experience may be considered. Candidates should have strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with a preference for experience in higher education.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Documentation TrackingRelationship BuildingTime ManagementMultitasking

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Field Experience Counselor - Online Division - Grand Canyon University at Grand Canyon Education a 7.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,981 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Education — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 80% are remote, 20% have no call, 74% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Grand Canyon Education

Education Administration Programs
Phoenix, Arizona
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Work from home
Generous PTO (20 business days)
11.5 paid holidays
Tuition benefits
Professional development
Tenure-based compensation increases