Remote Essay Coach for College Applications

College Planning Source; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

College Planning Source (CPSI) is seeking an Essay Support Specialist to provide thoughtful feedback on college application essays. This remote part-time role is crucial in guiding students without rewriting their work.

CPSI promotes a collaborative approach where you will partner with counselors and help students improve their essays by preserving their distinct voices.

The position requires strong writing skills, a collaborative mindset, and availability during peak application seasons.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of writing or editing experience, ideally including coaching, mentoring, or teaching writing.
• Experience reading and giving feedback on college application essays.

Responsibilities

• Review college essay drafts assigned by counselors.
• Work alongside assigned counselors for each student.
• Apply CPSI's draft‑by‑draft approach to essays.

Skills

Strong writing and editing skills

Collaborative instinct

Experience giving feedback on college application essays

Ability to respect the student's voice

Respect for craft and process

Job description

College Planning Source (CPSI) is seeking an Essay Support Specialist to provide thoughtful feedback on college application essays. This remote part-time role is crucial in guiding students without rewriting their work.

CPSI promotes a collaborative approach where you will partner with counselors and help students improve their essays by preserving their distinct voices.

The position requires strong writing skills, a collaborative mindset, and availability during peak application seasons.