College and Career Coach

College Contact; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational startup is seeking a College & Career Coach to guide high school students through the college admissions process and career exploration. Candidates should be current undergraduate students with a GPA of 3.4 or higher, good communication skills, and a flexible schedule. The position offers a $500/semester stipend and opportunities for bonuses and promotion.

Benefits

Access to discounted grad school prep

Exclusive job and internship opportunities

Join the top 1% of coaches at your university

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA of 3.4 required.
• Must maintain a flexible schedule with at least 5 open hours per week.
• No criminal record is required.

Responsibilities

• Guide high school students through college admissions and career exploration.
• Maintain availability for student meetings and respond to inquiries within 24 hours.
• Report on student progress and participate in continuous training.

Skills

Strong communicator

Creative thinker

Excellent speaking and writing skills

Empathy

Education

Current undergraduate student

Job description

College & Career Coach

Join the top 1% of student leaders helping high schoolers navigate their future.

About College Contact

College Contact is a fast-growing, award-winning startup revolutionizing college and career advising for high school students and their families. We started as a viral TikTok initiative helping students with their college essays and quickly grew into a nationwide network of relatable, high-achieving undergraduate coaches. In just a few years, we’ve been named Career Pathways Product of the Year, secured over $1.5M in venture funding, partnered with districts and nonprofits across the country, and achieved an 86% first-choice university placement rate for students we’ve coached.

We were founded to give students what we wish we had—affordable, high-touch guidance from people who truly “get it” because they’ve recently been through the process themselves.

Our Mission

At College Contact, We Believe Every Student Deserves Access To Quality, Relatable Guidance—no Matter Their Background Or Budget. Our Goals Are To

• Democratize access to higher education and career resources for all students.
• Give back, replacing expensive private advising with relatable, affordable mentorship.
• Help students make informed, personalized decisions—whether that’s college, a trade, the military, or another pathway.
• Equip students to earn the most scholarships and financial aid possible or choose a high-ROI career path that fits their skills and passions.
  
  

About The Role

As a College & Career Coach, you’ll be part of an elite network of undergraduates selected for their leadership, empathy, and expertise. You’ll guide high school students through the college admissions process, career exploration, and future planning.

Your Journey Will Look Like This

• Training (First Few Weeks): Self-paced training on our advising process, methodology, and platform tools.
• Onboarding: Set up your profile so students can book 1:1 virtual coaching sessions and message you for help.
• Active Coaching: Meet with students, communicate with parents and counselors, and track student progress in our dashboard.
• Ongoing Development: Stay updated on new resources and trends in college, career, military, and trade school preparation.
  
  

Optional Opportunities

• Host or participate in virtual workshops (earn bonuses)
• Specialize in niche topics like financial aid, career readiness, or essay writing
  
  

Responsibilities

• Maintain at least 5 hours of open availability per week for student meetings
• Respond to messages from students or parents within 24 hours
• Report student progress, fill out surveys, and keep accurate records in our system
• Participate in continuous learning and training sessions
  
  

Compensation

• $500/semester stipend (guaranteed)
• Bonuses for additional tasks, workshops, or high performance
• Opportunity for promotion to Lead Coach (train and mentor new coaches)
  
  

Perks

• Join the top 1% of coaches at your university
• Access to discounted grad school prep (GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, etc.)
• Exclusive job and internship opportunities from top companies
• Build your resume with meaningful, high-impact experience
  
  

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student (2-year or 4-year) — first-years eligible after their first semester
• Minimum 3.4 GPA
• Strong communicator with excellent speaking and writing skills
• Creative thinker with a passion for helping others
• Flexible schedule (5 open hours/week)
• Positive, self-starting, and trustworthy
• No criminal record
  
  

Bonus Points If You

• Are a first-generation
• Speak another language
• Come from a rural community
• Identify as a person of color
• Are an international or transfer student
• Are a D1-D3 student athlete
  
  

Application Process

Our Selection Process Is Highly Competitive — We Typically Accept Only The Top 1% Of Applicants At Each University. Here’s How It Works

• Submit an Application: Share your basic information, tell us why you want to be a coach, and include a creative writing sample.
• Complete a Virtual Coaching Case Study: Show us how you’d guide a student through a real advising scenario.
• Interview: Meet with our recruiting team or founders.
• Training & Onboarding: Complete and pass our virtual training to officially join the network.
  
  

Don’t be discouraged if you aren’t accepted right away. We keep our standards high to protect the quality of our coaching network, but we always encourage you to reapply or request feedback to improve your application. Potential coaches may reapply up to 2x per year.

If you want to inspire students, grow your professional network, and gain experience that sets you apart, apply to join the College Contact coaching network today.