College Counselor - Remote, Evenings/Weekends, PT/FT

Galin Education; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance stipend

Professional organization memberships

Travel stipend for college visits

3 weeks PTO

Job summary

Galin Education in Madison, WI seeks a part-time or full-time College Counselor to guide students and families through the college search and admissions journey. The role involves evening and weekend work, collaborating with essay coaches, and supporting other counselors in a dynamic team.

The counselor will handle direct services, professional development, and outreach, with a focus on building caseloads and coordinating with families and high school counselors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Three years of admissions experience at a selective college or five years as a high school counselor.
• Excellent writing and communication skills; strong organization and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work with roughly 30 students (full-time) or 5+ students (part-time) in each graduating class through all aspects of the college admissions process.
• Communicate with parents on a regular basis.
• Use publicly available data to inform advice and expertise.

Skills

Exceptional writing skills

Exceptional communication skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Web-based tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Galin Education in Madison, WI seeks a part-time or full-time College Counselor to guide students and families through the college search and admissions journey. The role involves evening and weekend work, collaborating with essay coaches, and supporting other counselors in a dynamic team.

The counselor will handle direct services, professional development, and outreach, with a focus on building caseloads and coordinating with families and high school counselors.