College Admissions Coach

Job Description:

• Conduct monthly, bimonthly, or weekly meetings with students and parents to create and review college admissions strategy
• Develop balanced college lists based on students’ goals, backgrounds, and interests
• Provide college essay support and feedback
• Plan application submission timelines and strategies, including ED1, ED2, EA, and Regular Decision
• Curate students’ activities resumes
• Plan for and request letters of recommendation
• Provide admissions interview coaching
• Plan campus visits and tours
• Manage students’ academic, standardized test, and extracurricular plans
• Coach students through independent projects
• Update meeting notes after each session
• Review and compare admissions offers with students and families
• Maintain open and regular communication with students and parents to ensure clients feel supported

Requirements:

• Earned Bachelor's
• 4-10 hours/ week of availability
• At least two years of experience as an Associate Dean/Director of Admissions from a US four-year degree-granting college or university, College Prep Guidance Counselor, or Independent Educational Consultant (individuals only, no firms)
• An outgoing, empathetic personality along with strong relationship-building skills
• Proven, exceptional writing skills
• The ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
• High degree of confidence with web-conferencing, document sharing, online lesson delivery, and scheduling software

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Reliable demand