Part-Time Holistic College & Academic Advisor — San Ramon

StrivePath; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 121,000; Part time

Job summary

StrivePath is seeking experienced educators and advisors who excel at helping high-school students grow holistically and reach college goals. You’ll work 1:1 with a manageable caseload from 8th through 12th grade, guiding academics, applications, and personal development.

This W-2, part-time role offers $75/hour with a path to full-time. You’ll join a collaborative team that values deep student relationships, proactive planning, and effective communication with both students and parents.

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.

Responsibilities

• Meet 1:1 with assigned students, primarily in person at our San Ramon office
• 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 advising

Academic planning

College admissions guidance

Executive presence

Parent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred

Tools

Google Workspace

Notion

CollegePlannerPro

Job description

StrivePath is seeking experienced educators and advisors who excel at helping high-school students grow holistically and reach college goals. You’ll work 1:1 with a manageable caseload from 8th through 12th grade, guiding academics, applications, and personal development.

This W-2, part-time role offers $75/hour with a path to full-time. You’ll join a collaborative team that values deep student relationships, proactive planning, and effective communication with both students and parents.