College Admissions Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Assist students and their families with academic planning, extracurricular enhancement, testing strategies, and application deadlines.

• Support students in developing competitive, long-term profiles that align with their academic interests, intended majors, and target institutions.

• Counsel students on effectively presenting their narratives, accomplishments, activities, and essays in the UC application system and Common App.

• Act as the main point of contact and trusted advisor for a designated group of students and families.

• Ensure transparency, provide reassurance, maintain accountability, and offer strategic guidance throughout the admissions process.

• Track student progress, identify any gaps or missed deadlines, and intervene strategically as needed.

• Work collaboratively with Essay Editing, Client Success, and internal leadership teams.

• Emphasize high-level coaching and admissions strategy over logistical or administrative tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in college admissions coaching, counseling, or mentoring is required.

• Proven ability to independently oversee the complete college admissions counseling process from beginning to end.

• Extensive knowledge of UC and CSU admissions systems, including Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and admissions strategy.

• Strong grasp of the admissions strategies for the Top 100 universities in the U.S.

• Preference for candidates with experience as an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) and/or as a Public High School College Counselor.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple students and families while ensuring high-quality communication and strategic oversight.

• Comfortable leading Zoom meetings, providing feedback, recording video feedback, and building rapport with both students and parents.

• Proficient in using Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, Calendly, Loom, and contemporary AI-assisted tools and systems.

• Submission of a resume, application questionnaire responses, and a brief video introduction is required to apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-Time W-2 employment.

• Paid training provided.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Health insurance coverage offered.

• Fast-paced growth environment.

• Opportunities for long-term career advancement.

• A collaborative and mission-driven team culture.