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Grand Canyon Education

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Don’t apply here if you want to have a family and a life! - University Development Counselor Grand Canyon Education Employee Review

1.0
Apr 17, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I can’t think of any Pro’s.

Cons

GCE owns GCU so you work as a counselor doing 5 jobs but getting paid for one. The work load is not realistic at all. They want you to make 150 calls a week, do 12 in person events with only a $500 budget, enroll 3 students a month(meaning do all their financial aid, documentation, enrollment and educating the students on how to do assignments and deadlines), also contact hot, warm, and cold leads, have team meetings twice a week, and 1:1 with manager. I. Addition to all that, you must gain 100+ new leads a month. You are constantly lead by fear. It is a Christian university but run by unethical people and micromanaged beyond belief. I know MANY people who have complained to HR and nothing changes. The TEXAS Region is awful. The turnover is insane. Save yourself the misery and go somewhere else to work. Life is too short for this type of job. Your family will thank you for NOT accepting a job here! Not worth the toll it takes on you and your family!

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Grand Canyon Education Response
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GCE does not support a culture of abuse or fear tactics. We want you to be successful in your role and feel that you have a voice within the organization. We are disappointed that GCE was not able meet your expectations as an employer.

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Cons

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