College Admissions Counselor

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

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to students and families throughout the college admissions journey.

• Deliver a boutique, tailored, and personalized experience for clients.

• Assist students in articulating their personal narratives and highlighting their distinctive qualities.

• Develop comprehensive application playbooks that encompass every stage of the process.

• Formulate strategies focused on admissions objectives and compelling applications.

• Evaluate curriculums, internship opportunities, extracurricular activities, and strategies for ED, REA, EA, and RD applications.

• Create tailored plans addressing course selection, academic interests, extracurricular activities, and summer programs.

• Conduct continuous research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic offerings.

• Mentor students and guide families through the entire admissions process.

• Foster essential life skills, self-esteem, and confidence in students through positive reinforcement.

• Collaborate with a college admissions team dedicated to transforming education.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least five years of experience as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college, along with relevant experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional.

• In-depth knowledge of high school curricula, AP, IB, ACT, SAT, and other standardized assessments.

• Experience working with students in grades 7–12, including transfer applications and private/boarding school candidates.

• Demonstrated success in supporting students across diverse academic programs, including pre-med and engineering tracks.

• Proven strategies for differentiating student applications and creating robust portfolios.

• Experience in athletic recruitment and other specialized initiatives.

• Exceptional writing skills and a solid understanding of the current admissions landscape.

• Expertise in public, private, charter, and boarding school settings.

• Proficient knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software.

• Familiarity with Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and institution-specific applications.

• Comprehensive understanding of the college admissions process, school types, resources, and environments.

• Proven success in placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships, and extracurricular activities.

• Extensive knowledge of financial aid, scholarships, and other funding options.

• Understanding of the academic and social pressures faced by high school students and the competitive nature of college admissions.

• Awareness of programs and competitions such as DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, and STEM contests.

• Strong skills in communication, organization, and writing.

• Technologically proficient.

• Patient, passionate, adaptable, and committed to fostering student success.

• Eager to thrive in a dynamic startup environment with a high degree of independence.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.

• Bonuses based on performance.

• Opportunities for contractual or supplemental income.

• Flexible work schedule.

• Significant opportunities for professional growth.