College Admissions Strategist

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

📋 Description

• Assist students and their families with academic planning, the development of extracurricular activities, testing strategies, and application timelines.

• Hold regular meetings and maintain continuous communication with students and families.

• Aid students in creating competitive long-term profiles that align with their academic interests, intended majors, and target universities.

• Guide students on how to effectively present their stories, accomplishments, activities, and essays for 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.

• Provide clarity, reassurance, accountability, and strategic guidance throughout the admissions process.

• Track student progress, identify any gaps or missed milestones, and take strategic actions as necessary.

• Collaborate with teams in Essay Editing, Client Success, and internal leadership.

• Emphasize high-level coaching and admissions strategy rather than focusing on logistics or administrative tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Experience as an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) and/or as a Public High School College Counselor is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in independently managing the complete college admissions counseling process, including academic planning, extracurricular activities planning, major and college selection, application strategy, and advising on college applications from beginning to end.

• Extensive knowledge of UC and CSU admissions systems, including PIQs and admissions positioning.

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

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

• Comfortable leading Zoom meetings, providing feedback, recording video responses, and establishing trust with students and parents.

• Able to work collaboratively in environments that prioritize feedback.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Full-Time W-2 Employment

• Fully Remote Position

• Paid Training

• PTO

• Paid Holidays

• Health Insurance Coverage

• High-Growth Environment

• Long-Term Career Growth Opportunities

• Collaborative & Mission-Driven Team Culture

• Compensation paid bi-weekly