College Admissions Counselor

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

📋 Description

• Effectively oversee a caseload of students throughout the entire U.S. college admissions journey, from initial academic planning to the final submission of applications.

• Create tailored academic and extracurricular plans that align with each student's interests, desired majors, and university aspirations.

• Counsel students on university choices, college lists, and selected majors.

• Formulate and direct application strategies for UC, CSU, and other selective U.S. universities.

• Offer strategic advice on UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), Common App applications, personal statements, and supplementary application materials.

• Conduct regular coaching sessions to assess progress, identify gaps, set milestones, and ensure accountability.

• Facilitate meetings with parents and families, providing insights into admissions processes, progress updates, and strategic advice.

• Deliver personalized feedback through Zoom sessions and recorded video responses.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in college admissions counseling, coaching, educational consulting, or mentoring students through admissions processes.

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage the complete U.S. college admissions process, from academic and extracurricular planning to final application submissions.

• In-depth knowledge of the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admissions systems, including application requirements and strategies.

• Practical experience in guiding students through UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and developing effective application positioning strategies.

• Familiarity with the admissions landscape and selection criteria for the Top 100 U.S. universities.

• Experience in academic and extracurricular planning, university selection, major selection, and Common App applications.

• Proven ability to manage multiple students concurrently while coordinating admissions milestones and tracking progress.

• Experience advising students and directly communicating with parents and families throughout the admissions process.

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

• Proficiency in using Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, Calendly, Loom, and AI-powered tools.

• Advanced English proficiency (C1+).

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote-first work environment.

• Ability to work from any location.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Paid U.S. holidays.