College Admissions Counselor

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (US)

PTO

US public holidays

ASAP start

Job summary

Jobgether is hiring a College Admissions Counselor to guide students and families through the U.S. college admissions journey. You will manage your own caseload, developing personalized academic strategies and advising on university lists and majors, with a focus on UC/CSU and selective institutions.

This fully remote, full-time role supports PIQ coaching, application essays, and ongoing progress updates. You will work with parents, provide clear guidance, and maintain accountability through

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in college admissions counseling or related field.
• Ability to guide students end-to-end through U.S. college admissions.
• Strong knowledge of UC/CSU admissions processes and requirements.
• Experience coaching UC PIQs and crafting strong application positioning.
• Proven ability to communicate with families and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a caseload of students through planning to final submission.
• Develop tailored academic and extracurricular plans.
• Advise on university lists and major selection focusing on UC/CSU.
• Design UC/CSU and selective U.S. universities application strategies.
• Guide PIQs, Common App, personal statements and supplements.
• Conduct coaching sessions and monitor progress with families.

Skills

College admissions counseling

UC/CSU admissions knowledge

PIQs coaching

English proficiency C1+

Remote collaboration tools

Education

IEC/Public High School Counselor background

Tools

Zoom

Google Drive

Slack

Calendly

Loom

AI-powered tools

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a College Admissions Counselor based in the United States.

We are seeking an experienced College Admissions Counselor to guide students and families through every stage of the U.S. college admissions journey. In this role, you will manage your own student caseload, developing personalized academic and extracurricular strategies that strengthen each student's application profile. You will advise on university and major selection, with a particular focus on UC, CSU, and other selective institutions. From long-term planning to final application submissions, you will provide structured coaching, strategic insights, and ongoing accountability. You will also work closely with parents, offering clear guidance and regular progress updates throughout the process. This fully remote, full-time opportunity is ideal for an admissions professional who combines deep knowledge of U.S. higher education with a student-centered approach.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities

You will independently oversee students' admissions journeys, helping them build competitive profiles and submit compelling applications to universities that align with their goals. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage an individual caseload of students throughout the complete U.S. college admissions process, from early academic planning to final application submission.
• Develop tailored academic and extracurricular plans based on students' interests, intended majors, strengths, and university aspirations.
• Advise students on university lists and major selection, taking into account admissions requirements, institutional selectivity, and individual academic profiles.
• Design application strategies for the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and other selective U.S. universities.
• Guide students through UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), Common App applications, personal statements, and supplemental essays and materials.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions to monitor progress, identify development areas, establish milestones, and maintain accountability.
• Lead meetings with parents and families, providing admissions advice, progress updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Deliver personalized feedback through Zoom sessions and recorded video reviews to support students throughout the application process.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in college admissions counseling, admissions coaching, educational consulting, or student admissions mentoring.
• Proven ability to independently guide students through the full U.S. college admissions process, including academic and extracurricular planning, university selection, and final application submission.
• Strong knowledge of UC and CSU admissions systems, including application requirements, selection criteria, and admissions strategies.
• Practical experience coaching students on UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and developing effective application positioning strategies.
• Familiarity with admissions expectations and selection criteria at Top 100 U.S. universities.
• Experience with academic and extracurricular planning, intended major selection, university lists, and Common App applications.
• Ability to manage multiple students simultaneously while coordinating their application timelines, milestones, and progress.
• Experience advising students and communicating directly with parents and families.
• Background as an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) or Public High School College Counselor is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, Calendly, Loom, and AI-powered tools to support coaching, communication, and workflow management.
• Advanced English proficiency (C1 or higher).
• Availability to work full-time on a schedule aligned with Eastern Time (EST).

Benefits

• Annual base salary of $80,000–$85,000.
• Fully remote work arrangement, with flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid U.S. public holidays.
• Full-time position with an ASAP start date.

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