Elite Bay Area College Admissions Counselor

Empowerly; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowerly is seeking experienced College Admissions Counselors who operate in or near the San Francisco Bay Area. You will guide students through admissions, develop personalized academic plans, and provide strategic guidance for applications to top universities.

Candidates with STEM backgrounds and prior admissions experience are highly valued. The role emphasizes delivering individualized counseling to Bay Area families, coordinating with the team, and supporting students through multi-year

Qualifications

• Experience in college counseling for high school students with track record of acceptances to top universities.
• Strong written and verbal communication, ability to edit essays and provide targeted guidance.
• Ability to manage multiple students and deadlines, with reliable follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Guide students through the admissions journey: personal statements, activities, resumes, essays.
• Develop personalized academic and extracurricular plans; assist with college list development.
• Review essays, provide strategic application guidance, and support waitlist and decision strategies.
• Coordinate with families, maintain timely communications, and attend monthly team meetings.

Skills

Student counseling

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Relationship building

Education

Top 50 national university

Job description

Empowerly is seeking experienced College Admissions Counselors who operate in or near the San Francisco Bay Area. You will guide students through admissions, develop personalized academic plans, and provide strategic guidance for applications to top universities.

Candidates with STEM backgrounds and prior admissions experience are highly valued. The role emphasizes delivering individualized counseling to Bay Area families, coordinating with the team, and supporting students through multi-year