Master's Programs Admissions Coach

Peterson Ventures; United States; On-site; USD 55,104 - 137,760; Full time

Job summary

Leland is seeking an experienced master's programs admissions coach to help applicants navigate graduate school opportunities in an AI-driven era. You will guide school selection, strategy, and the craft of compelling applications, while delivering sessions virtually and setting your own hours and rates.

Ideal candidates have hands-on admissions experience, coaching or mentoring background, and a clear, structured approach to helping clients present their strongest candidacy.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with the graduate admissions process.
• Prior coaching or mentoring experience.
• Clear, structured approach to helping clients present their strongest candidacy.
• Willing to host sessions virtually and set own hours and rates.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with school selection and application strategy.
• Develop and edit application essays.
• Refine resumes and CV submissions for programs.
• Prepare clients for interviews.
• Guide letters of recommendation and financing aid options.
• Support exploration for clients still narrowing options.

Skills

Graduate admissions

Coaching

Essay editing

Resume guidance

Interview prep

Job description

Overview

Leland is building the home for ambition in the age of AI. We connect people with the experts, programs, and communities they need to land the job, get into the school, or upskill for a world being rewritten by AI. We help businesses become AI-native through training, hiring, and infrastructure. Since our founding in 2021, we\'ve helped tens of thousands of people reach their most ambitious goals and raised $19M from world-class investors. Ambition is sacred to us, and we\'ve built a product that takes that seriously.

We\'re seeking an experienced master\'s programs admissions coach to work with applicants preparing to apply to graduate school. This role includes helping clients with school selection and application strategy, developing and editing essays, refining their resume, preparing for interviews, guiding letters of recommendation, and navigating financial aid & scholarships, secondary review, and waitlist strategy. Coaches also support general exploration for clients still narrowing down their program or path. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with the graduate admissions process, prior coaching or mentoring experience, and a clear, structured approach to helping clients present their strongest candidacy. Coaches set their own hours and rates, host sessions virtually, and partner with our team to deliver a high-quality, supportive experience for every client.

Why Leland?

• The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams

• Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact

• Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment

• We don\'t hire people who merely want to work for a great company; we hire people who want to make a great company

Leland is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and demographics to apply.