College Admissions Coach (FT) - Remote
23 - 26 USD per hour
Company:Vanguard College Prep
Location:Columbus, OH
Languages:English
Skills:
Communication SkillsProblem SolvingMentoringAttention to detailOrganizational skillsWritten communicationMultitaskingEditingCoachingRelationship buildingTeamworkResearch
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from a Top U.S. university (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.)
- Prior experience in college admissions counseling, university admissions offices, or selective high school college counseling
- Strong understanding of the U.S. college admissions process and familiarity with international admissions is a plus
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build rapport with students and families from diverse backgrounds
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple student timelines and deadlines
- Master’s degree (preferred)
- Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing (preferred)
- Editing experience (preferred)
- Experience in the college preparation service industry (preferred)
- Experience instructing remotely, using tools such as Google Hangout, Google Drive, and Google Classroom (preferred)
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students’ progress (preferred)
Responsibilities:
- Guide students in creating strong, balanced college lists
- Advise on academic planning, extracurricular pursuits, and summer opportunities
- Provide strategic support in application planning
- Conduct mock interviews and prepare students for admissions conversations
- Stay up to date on admissions trends, university requirements, and best practices
- Collaborate with other internal team members to ensure student success
