In-Person College & Academic Advisor (Part-Time)

StrivePath; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

StrivePath provides personalized, in-person academic and college advising to students and families across California. Advisors work one-on-one with high-school students to develop holistic plans, from coursework and interests to college applications and essays.

You will handle a manageable caseload from 8th through 12th grade, guiding students toward college decisions while collaborating with a team of specialists. The role offers a part-time schedule with a clear path to full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred.
• Significant experience working directly with middle- and/or high-school students.
• Experience with academic planning, college planning, applications, or related student-development work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with both teenagers and parents.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace; CollegePlannerPro and Notion experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Meet 1:1 with assigned students, primarily in person at our Moraga and Walnut Creek offices.
• Develop and proactively manage individualized student roadmaps.
• Guide course selection and academic planning.
• Help students explore interests and develop meaningful extracurricular involvement.
• Identify summer programs and enrichment opportunities.
• Assign clear deliverables and follow up to keep students accountable.
• Guide college research, school-list development, and admissions strategy.
• Support UC, CSU, Common App, and other applications.
• Coach personal statements and supplemental essays.
• Communicate effectively with parents while keeping the student at the center.
• Collaborate with other StrivePath advisors and specialists on student strategy.
• Occasionally lead workshops or presentations for students and parents.

Skills

Student counseling

Teen engagement

Educational planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

CollegePlannerPro

Notion

Job description

StrivePath provides personalized, in-person academic and college advising to students and families across California. Advisors work one-on-one with high-school students to develop holistic plans, from coursework and interests to college applications and essays.

You will handle a manageable caseload from 8th through 12th grade, guiding students toward college decisions while collaborating with a team of specialists. The role offers a part-time schedule with a clear path to full-time employment.