Remote College Essay Editor & Coach

Vanguard College Prep; Austin (TX); Remote; USD 27,552 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

PTO + paid holidays

Professional development opportunities

Remote flexibility

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in Austin is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to support high school students in crafting authentic application essays. This role involves providing feedback and revisions while fostering students' unique voices. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with editing experience, particularly in college admissions. Competitive pay starting at $20 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits within a creative and collaborative work culture.

Qualifications

• Ideally a minimum of 2 years of editing experience, preferably in college admissions.
• Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing.
• Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing.

Responsibilities

• Provide asynchronous revision and feedback to high school students on their application essays.
• Collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts.
• Manage students’ production schedules and communicate with team members.

Skills

Strong editing skills

Mastery of the English language

Organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Google Workspace

Dropbox

Job description

A prominent educational organization in Austin is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to support high school students in crafting authentic application essays. This role involves providing feedback and revisions while fostering students' unique voices. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree with editing experience, particularly in college admissions. Competitive pay starting at $20 per hour, alongside comprehensive benefits within a creative and collaborative work culture.