College Admissions Coach (Remote, California Based).

TPAPT; California City (CA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Reliable demand

Job summary

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) is seeking experienced college admissions coaches to help students in grades 9-12 with all aspects of college planning and applications. The role is remote, CA-based, with 4-10 hours per week and 60-minute meetings.

Ideal candidates are former admissions officers, IECs, or high school counselors with a track record of guiding families through the admissions journey.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• 4–10 hours per week availability.
• Two+ years in: Associate Dean/Director of Admissions, College Prep Guidance Counselor, or Independent Educational Consultant (individually, not firms).

Responsibilities

• Meet students and parents monthly, biweekly, or weekly to plan admissions strategy.
• Develop a balanced college list based on goals and interests.
• Provide college essay feedback and support.
• Plan submission timelines for ED/EA/Regular decisions.
• Prepare activities resume and request letters of recommendation.
• Offer admissions interview coaching and campus visits planning.
• Manage academic, test, and extracurricular plans.
• Coach students on independent projects and document notes.
• Review offers with families and maintain open communication.

Skills

Admissions coaching experience

Excellent writing

Independent work

Relationship-building

Web-conferencing

Scheduling software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) is seeking experienced college admissions coaches to assist students in grades 9-12 with all aspects of the college planning and application process.

Position: College Admissions Coach

Classification: W2

Hours: 4-10 / week

Meeting duration: 60 minutes

Location: Remote, CA based

From the Chapter:

We’re looking for experienced former admissions officers, current IECs, or high school college counselors to work with families in need guidance on the college admissions journey.

Day-to-day activities might include the following:

• Monthly, bimonthly, or weekly meetings with students and parents to create and review college admissions strategy
• Develop a balanced college list based on students’ goals, backgrounds, and interests
• Provide college essay support and feedback
• Plan application submission timeline and strategy (ED 1, ED 2, EA, Reg. Decision, etc.)
• Curate students’ activities resume
• Plan for and request letters of recommendation
• Provide admissions interview coaching
• Plan for campus visits and tours
• Manage academic, standardized test, and extracurricular plans for students
• Coach students through independent projects
• Update meeting notes after each session
• Review and compare admissions offers with students and families
• Maintain open and regular lines of communication with students and parents to ensure that clients feel supported

Requirements

• Earned Bachelor's
• 4-10 hours/ week of availability
• At least two years of experience as one of the following:

• Associate Dean/ Director of Admissions from a US four year degree granting college or university
• College Prep Guidance Counselor
• Independent Educational Consultant (individuals only, no firms)

• An outgoing, empathetic personality along with strong relationship-building skills
• Proven, exceptional writing skills
• The ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
• High degree of confidence with web-conferencing, document sharing, online lesson delivery, and scheduling software

Benefits

• $85-$95/hr commensurate
• Flexible schedule
• Reliable demand