Impactful Pre-College Admissions Counselor (Middle–HS)

Empowerly; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Empowerly, a fully remote education technology company, seeks Middle School / Early High School College Admissions Counselors to guide students through the college admissions process.

Counselors create road maps, provide structure and feedback on applications, and assist with passion discovery and early career development.

Most students reside in the US; this role offers flexible scheduling with afternoon and weekend availability in a global remote team.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a top 50 national university.
• Experience as a college counselor for high school students with a track record of acceptances into a top 50 national university.
• Have consistent availability in the afternoons (after 3:00 p.m.) and/or on weekends to meet with students.
• Possess passion for education, talent for teaching, essay writing, and essay editing.
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Able to plan around and meet deadlines
• Possess dedication to client service
• Able to commit to students for multi-year packages

Responsibilities

• Advise students about extracurriculars that expand interests and may potentially present leadership opportunities.
• Help students with meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, explore competitions, research opportunities, and community service options.
• Create a plan for standardized testing that includes strategies for improving scores and help decide which tests are appropriate.
• Help create college lists, rate colleges for students (reach, target, and safety), and offer tips for college visits.
• Guidance through the entire application process: personal statement, activities, resume, recommendation letters, essay review and edits, utilizing research when necessary, reviewing entire application materials before submitting.
• Strategizing plan for early action, early decision, regular decision as well as waitlisted strategies and college choice guidance.
• Discuss financial aid resources and guidance as well as merit scholarship resources.
• Prepare for sessions in advance, be on time, log sessions in a timely manner, stay in touch with students, maintain a healthy relationship with parents, and include parents in all communications.
• Support a wide range of students, including; transfer, undergrad, post graduate, and international.
• Attend monthly team meetings.
• Utilize resources available within Empowerly to provide optimal advice for all students.
• Monitor Empowerly email account and Slack account for up-to-date Empowerly communications.

Skills

Excellent communication

Passion for education

Ability to meet deadlines

Afternoon/weekend availability

Education

Top 50 national university

Advanced degrees preferred

Job description

Empowerly, a fully remote education technology company, seeks Middle School / Early High School College Admissions Counselors to guide students through the college admissions process.

Counselors create road maps, provide structure and feedback on applications, and assist with passion discovery and early career development.

Most students reside in the US; this role offers flexible scheduling with afternoon and weekend availability in a global remote team.