Part-Time College Admissions Counselor

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

📋 Description

• Oversee a caseload of up to 50 students in alignment with the HelloCollege program framework and counselor service level agreements.

• Ensure students advance through the HelloCollege curriculum, reach significant milestones, and complete the program successfully.

• Maintain a contact rating of 90%, a retention rate of 95%, and a utilization rate of 80%.

• Contribute to referrals, testimonials, consultations, and online feedback.

• Conduct college planning meetings with students and their parents via video conferencing.

• Identify family needs, offer college planning advice, and connect families with the suitable HelloCollege program.

• Establish positive and enduring relationships with families.

• Track communications and milestones within the HelloCollege portal.

• Facilitate and conduct up to four online workshops monthly.

• Stay informed about trends in higher education and college planning.

• Engage in team meetings, knowledge sharing, mentoring, and shadowing activities.

• Contribute to fostering a positive company culture and supporting company growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Availability for part-time work, averaging 25–30 hours per week when the caseload is at capacity.

• A Master’s degree or College Counseling certification is highly preferred.

• Required experience in highly selective and Ivy League college counseling, college admissions, school counseling, or student advising.

• Proven track record of assisting students in gaining admission to Top 25 and Top 50 universities.

• Capability to support affluent, high-achieving clients while promoting their academic and personal growth.

• Comprehensive knowledge of selective and highly selective colleges and universities across the United States.

• Ability to connect with students and parents from various academic, ethnic/racial, and financial backgrounds.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

• Proficient in collaborating and building relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.

• Strong case management capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.

• Willingness to undertake additional responsibilities, including writing blog posts and participating in research projects.

• Proficient technological skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides).

• Quick adaptability to learn new programs and systems.

• Experience in public speaking and facilitating events is an advantage.

• Availability for evening work from 3 PM to 9 PM PST.

• Required to work 1–2 Saturdays each month during the application season (August to November).

• Preference for applicants located in MST or PST time zones due to scheduling considerations.

• Experience working with students with learning differences.

• Outgoing personality with a strong presence on the phone and during presentations, along with a passion for helping students, adaptability, flexibility, motivation, and a results-oriented mindset.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus incentives available for referrals and reviews.

• Opportunity to earn additional income by conducting college planning consultations with prospective families.