College Admissions Coach (Remote, California Based).

Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring; San Diego (CA); Remote; USD 117,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Reliable demand

Competitive pay

Job summary

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

Position: College Admissions Coach. Location: Remote, CA based. Hours: 4-10 per week. Compensation: $85-$95 per hour. Requirements include earned Bachelor's and 2+ years in relevant roles, with strong writing and relationship-building skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years in admissions, guidance, or IEC roles.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple students.
• Excellent writing skills and strong relationship-building abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and project management.
• Comfort with web-conferencing and scheduling software.

Responsibilities

• Meet with students and parents on a regular schedule to plan college admissions strategies.
• Develop a balanced college list aligned with student goals and backgrounds.
• Provide college essay support and feedback.
• Plan application timelines for ED/EA/Regular decisions.
• Prepare students' activities resumes and recommendations.
• Coach admissions interviews and help plan campus visits.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Empathy

Relationship-building

Exceptional writing

Independent work

Attention to detail

Project management

Web conferencing proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Web conferencing tools

Document sharing

Scheduling software

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