Graduate College Admissions Coach (Part-Time)

Prepory; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking experienced graduate admissions counselors to guide applicants through the entire graduate admissions journey. You will conduct regular Zoom advising sessions, track deadlines, and tailor guidance to each client’s geographic location and goals.

The role offers a fully remote setup with flexible scheduling and competitive hourly compensation. Applicants should have prior graduate admissions experience and a strong understanding of both US and UK

Qualifications

• Graduate admissions experience or relevant graduate application support experience.
• Familiarity with US and UK graduate application processes across multiple programs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with applicants to identify needs, goals, and expectations for their graduate school admissions journey.
• Provide end-to-end counseling, including guiding applicants through timelines, writing reviews, and interview prep.
• Lead advising sessions, typically 60 minutes via Zoom, with each applicant.
• Track deadlines for applications and milestones; assign tasks between sessions to maximize success.
• Mentor applicants through writing processes (statements of purpose, essays, résumés) with feedback.
• Support applicants through interview preparation and overall application strategy.
• Collaborate with Lead Coach and Program Director to update progress and refine guidance.

Skills

Communication skills

Counseling

Time management

Education

Graduate admissions experience

Top-tier graduate school background

Job description

Who we are

the company is the premier college admissions counseling organization. Our innovative, holistic approach to college counseling is reshaping how students apply to college, find their \"fit,\" and ultimately receive admission to their dream schools.

Through our college admissions practice, we guide high school students and graduate admissions applicants along their college admissions and application journey. We have worked with over 9,000 clients globally, and this would not be possible without our amazing college admissions coaches. We are looking for individuals who can serve as reliable, passionate, and informative guides for applicants who are embarking on their college admissions journey.

Why the company?

• Fully remote position


• Competitive hourly rates


• Flexibility to set your own schedule


• A welcoming, collaborative, and ambitious company culture

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with applicants to identify their needs, goals, and expectations for their graduate school admissions journey.


• Provide end-to-end counseling, including


• Regular 60-minute advising sessions via Zoom with each of your applicants


• Keeping track of deadlines for various applications and educational milestones


• Assigning relevant tasks between sessions to maximize applicant success


• Responding to applicant inquiries

• Successfully and conscientiously manage a cohort of graduate school applicants


• Typical cohorts are between 5 to 10 students at a given time


• Support applicant progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each client’s geographic location, financial needs, academic and extracurricular goals, and long-term trajectory.


• Conduct research as needed to support your advising sessions, clarify inquiries, or present valuable information/resources to your applicants.


• Lead applicants in the exploration, research, and discernment of a balanced college list that reflects their academic, professional and personal interests.


• Be forward-thinking and strategic in the advice and guidance provided to your clients, ensuring that you are an expert and up-to-date on the admissions issues they are facing.


• Mentor applicants through the writing process for statements of purpose, supplemental essays, résumés, etc. by helping them identify their personal narrative and providing meaningful and actionable feedback on their materials.


• Provide interview preparation and support during the application process.


• Participate in biweekly meetings with 6-8 other the company coaches conducted by your Lead Coach mentor.


• Participate as an additional reader in our Committee Review.


• Maintain detailed communication with the Program Director and Director of Client Success to provide ongoing updates on student progress

Qualifications of our Ideal Candidate

Former admissions experience at an accredited graduate school is strongly preferred, though we will also consider candidates with relevant experience in graduate application supportGraduated from or worked at a top-tier graduate school and/or a top 50 undergraduate institutionComprehensive understanding of the U.S. and UK graduate application process, ideally for a variety of programs including master’s and doctoral across many fields

• Familiarity with trends in graduate education, graduate school rankings, and admissions priorities such as DEI, GPA/GRE balance, and experiential qualifications


• Experience in an educational or academic support role, such as advising, teaching, research, counseling, or academic coaching


• Ability to manage and mentor multiple applicants throughout a competitive admissions cycle, providing guidance tailored to each client’s profile and goals


• Availability during evenings and weekends, with flexibility to accommodate students in different time zones, including international applicants


• Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to track deadlines, document submissions, and evolving application materials


• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, especially in reviewing and providing feedback on personal statements, optional essays, and résumés


• Willingness to support students through the entire graduate school application cycle, including school list creation, essay review, and interview preparation

Compensation Range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr