Admissions Consultant

Flex College Prep; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education consultancy is seeking an Admissions Consultant to guide high school students through the college admissions process. The role requires strong interpersonal skills, a passion for education, and significant experience to help students achieve their academic goals. You will assist with college applications, provide resources, and collaborate with families to ensure the best admissions strategies. This full-time position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive health plans and generous time off policies.

Benefits

Multiple health plans

Best-in-class 401(k) plan

10 days Paid Time Off (PTO)

Generous sick time

Volunteer Paid Time Off

Inclusive paid holidays

Mental health and wellness programs

Credit Union Membership

WellHub (gym) membership

Free financial resources

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a college admissions consultant.
• Passion for higher education and proven ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of the U.S. college admissions process.

Responsibilities

• Help students create competitive and strategic college applications.
• Provide assistance with college essays, resumes, and interviews.
• Conduct seminars and workshops on academic strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Project management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree from a U.S. Top 50 college or university

Job description

FLEX is seeking confident individuals with strong interpersonal skills to guide high school students on their path to college. A strong knowledge of the admissions process or previous admissions experience are big pluses.

What you’ll do:

• Admissions Consultants are responsible for helping students create competitive and strategic college applications to achieve their college admissions goals.
• Admissions Consultants work with families, provide college essay, resume, and interview assistance, lead seminars, and give workshops on academic and extra-curricular strategies.
• In addition to working directly with students and parents, Consultants work closely with the rest of FLEX's Admissions Consulting team to conduct research, exchange ideas, complete long-term projects and much more.
• Inter-Regional travel is expected.

Where you’ll do it:

• FLEX Irvine, CA

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree required (U.S. Top 50 college or university strongly preferred)
• Minimum 3 years experience as a college admissions consultant/counselor
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to establish rapport with students, parents, instructors and co-workers
• Passion for higher education
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Expert knowledge of the U.S. college admissions process
• Professional presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage projects, and take initiative
• Availability to work some evenings and Saturdays (Full-Time: Tuesday - Friday 11:30am - 8:30pm and Saturdays 8am - 5pm)

What we’d love but don’t need:

• Experience in an admissions office
• Ability to work from multiple locations

What we're excited to give you:

• Full-time: $55K - $100K per year
• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans, with many options including free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy.
• Best-in-class 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer contribution matching.
• Generous time off policies:
• 10 days of PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 5 days of Sick Time
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Encompassing and inclusive paid holidays
• Mental health and wellness programs to support you and your family.
• Full suite of voluntary benefits, including:
• Credit Union Membership
• WellHub (gym) membership
• Legal Plan options
• Free financial resources through Southern California Credit Union, including advisors, webinars, and classes.
• Team outings and celebrations to foster camaraderie and collaboration.
• Friends and Family discounts on academic services.