College and Career Consultant

College Contact; United States; Remote; USD 2,790 - 11,160; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted grad school prep

Exclusive job opportunities

High-impact experience

Job summary

A leading education guidance firm seeks a College & Career Coach to assist high school students in navigating college admissions and career exploration. Applicants must be current undergraduate students with a minimum GPA of 3.4 and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible hours and the chance to inspire others. Earn a stipend of $250/semester plus additional pay for coaching sessions.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student graduating no sooner than 2027.
• Minimum 3.4 GPA required.
• Strong communicator with excellent skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain at least 5 hours of open availability per week.
• Respond to messages from students or parents within 24 hours.
• Participate in continuous learning and training sessions.

Skills

Strong communicator

Creative thinker

Flexible schedule

Positive and trustworthy

Education

Current undergraduate student

Minimum 3.4 GPA

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:

1. Training (First Few Weeks): Self-paced training on our advising process, methodology, and platform tools.

2. Onboarding: Set up your profile so students can book 1:1 virtual coaching sessions and message you for help.

3. Active Coaching: Meet with students, communicate with parents and counselors, and track student progress in our dashboard.

4. 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

• $250/semester stipend (guaranteed), earn up to $1,000 every semester & earn $35/hour for meetings with individual families

• 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 at a 2-year or 4-year institution, graduating no sooner than 2027— first-year students are 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:

1. Submit an Application: Share your basic information, tell us why you want to be a coach, and include a creative writing sample.

2. Complete a Virtual Coaching Case Study: Show us how you'd guide a student through a real advising scenario.

3. Interview: Meet with our recruiting team or founders.

4. 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 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.