Remote Admissions Essay Architect

Vanguard College Prep; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Flexible Schedule

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to help high schoolers craft authentic, powerful application essays. Our specialists don't just edit words — they shape futures.

This is a 100% remote, flexible schedule role with competitive pay and a collaborative culture of top-tier educators. You will conduct live 1-on-1 video brainstorming sessions, edit both narrative and supplemental essays, and collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback while tracking hours and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from US schools.
• Ideally a minimum of 2 years of editing experience, preferably in college admissions.
• Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language.
• Access to a reliable internet connection and a private workspace without noise or distraction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct live 1-on-1 video brainstorming sessions with students, followed by asynchronous drafting and editorial feedback.
• Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays.
• Collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work along the way.
• Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students' production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked.
• Work Flex Schedule with a few set Core Hours for team touchpoint meetings.

Skills

Editing experience

Editing skills

Tutoring writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from US schools

Tools

Google Workspace

Dropbox

Job description

Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to help high schoolers craft authentic, powerful application essays. Our specialists don't just edit words — they shape futures.

This is a 100% remote, flexible schedule role with competitive pay and a collaborative culture of top-tier educators. You will conduct live 1-on-1 video brainstorming sessions, edit both narrative and supplemental essays, and collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback while tracking hours and