College Admissions Coach

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

📋 Description

• Organize monthly, bimonthly, or weekly meetings with students and their parents to formulate and assess college admissions strategies.

• Create well-rounded college lists tailored to students’ aspirations, backgrounds, and interests.

• Offer support and constructive feedback on college essays.

• Develop timelines and strategies for application submissions, including Early Decision 1, Early Decision 2, Early Action, and Regular Decision.

• Assemble students’ activity resumes.

• Plan for and request letters of recommendation.

• Provide coaching for admissions interviews.

• Organize campus visits and tours.

• Oversee students’ academic, standardized testing, and extracurricular plans.

• Guide students through independent projects.

• Update meeting notes following each session.

• Review and evaluate admissions offers alongside students and their families.

• Maintain open and consistent communication with students and parents to ensure clients feel supported.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Availability of 4-10 hours per week.

• Minimum of two years of experience as an Associate Dean/Director of Admissions at a US four-year degree-granting college or university, College Prep Guidance Counselor, or Independent Educational Consultant (individuals only, no firms).

• A personable and empathetic demeanor, coupled with strong relationship-building abilities.

• Demonstrated outstanding writing skills.

• Capability to work autonomously.

• Exceptional attention to detail and proficient project management skills.

• High level of confidence with web conferencing, document sharing, online lesson delivery, and scheduling software.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.

• Consistent demand for services.