Senior College Admissions Coach & Strategy Lead

PathIvy; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PathIvy, a Seattle-area college admissions counseling organization, is seeking an experienced admissions counselor to guide high school students through the college application process. You will develop customized roadmaps, review applications, and prepare students for interviews, essays, and scholarships.

In this role, you will mentor grades 8–12, lead workshops and webinars, and maintain close communication with students and families, helping them set realistic goals and navigate selective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from a highly selective U.S. college or university.
• Experience in the admissions office of a highly selective university.
• Counseling experience guiding students through applications for public and private institutions.
• Confident in leading marketing presentations, student workshops, and informational sessions.
• Passionate about mentoring students (grades 8-12), providing guidance through academic, extracurricular, and personal development challenges.
• Skilled in managing multiple student and parent relationships, ensuring personalized support and strategic planning for each student.
• Adept at counseling families through high-pressure admissions situations.

Responsibilities

• Develop personalized college preparation roadmaps and application strategies, guiding students in course selection, extracurricular planning, essay topic development, and school list creation.
• Review college applications, providing written and live feedback to enhance students’ submissions.
• Conduct mock college admissions interviews, offering constructive feedback on students’ strengths and areas for improvement.
• Lead engaging student webinars and presentations on college admissions topics.
• Hold regular meetings with students and parents to assess academic progress and extracurricular involvement.
• Oversee students’ academic, standardized testing, and extracurricular plans, ensuring alignment with their college aspirations.
• Mentor students through independent projects, such as launching non-profits, starting small businesses, or organizing community initiatives.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with students and parents to provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Collaborate with students to brainstorm, draft, and refine essays for college applications, scholarships, and summer programs.

Skills

Mentoring students

Public speaking

Counseling skills

Relationship management

Essay guidance

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from a highly selective U.S. liberal arts college or national university

Job description

PathIvy, a Seattle-area college admissions counseling organization, is seeking an experienced admissions counselor to guide high school students through the college application process. You will develop customized roadmaps, review applications, and prepare students for interviews, essays, and scholarships.

In this role, you will mentor grades 8–12, lead workshops and webinars, and maintain close communication with students and families, helping them set realistic goals and navigate selective