Educational Consultant

College Planners of South Carolina/ College Planners USA; Mount Pleasant (SC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

College Planners of South Carolina/ College Planners USA is seeking an Educational Consultant based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The role combines in-person and remote work, focusing on guiding students and families through the college admissions journey.

You will advise on school selection, assist with application preparation, and help families access and understand financial aid resources. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to support successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Educational Consulting and general Education knowledge
• Strong Consulting and Communication skills
• Proficiency in providing personalized, one-on-one academic advising
• Ability to assist with financial aid processes
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Experience in higher education admissions is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field
• Former teaching or school counseling experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized guidance to students and families through the college admissions process
• Advise on school selection and assist with application preparation
• Guide families through financial aid resources and processes
• Offer general support and address specific queries from students and parents to ensure a smooth application process

Skills

Educational Consulting

Communication skills

One-on-one advising

Financial aid guidance

Organization & time management

Higher education admissions knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Job description

College Planners of South Carolina/College Planners USA provides independent educational consulting services to students and their families to help navigate the college admissions process. We offer personalized one-on-one advising to assist students in choosing schools that are the best fit for them and guide them through the application process. Additionally, we support parents in navigating the financial aid process, including both need-based and merit-based aid.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for an Educational Consultant, based in Mount Pleasant, SC, with some opportunities for working from home. The Educational Consultant will provide personalized guidance to students and families throughout the college admissions process. Daily tasks include advising on school selection, assisting with application preparation, and guiding families through financial aid resources. The consultant will also provide general support and address specific queries from students and parents to ensure a smooth and successful application process.

Qualifications

• Experience in Educational Consulting and general Education knowledge
• Strong Consulting and Communication skills
• Proficiency in providing personalized, one-on-one academic advising
• Ability to assist with financial aid processes
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Experience in higher education admissions is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, or related field
• Former teaching or school counseling experience preferred