College Admissions Coach (Part-Time)

Who we are

Prepory is a premier college admissions counseling organization. Our innovative, holistic approach to college counseling is reshaping how students apply to college, find their "fit," and ultimately receive admission to their dream schools.

Through our college admissions practice, we guide high school students along their college admissions and application journey. We have worked with over 9,000 students globally, and this would not be possible without our amazing college admissions coaches. We are looking for individuals who can serve as reliable, passionate, and informative guides for students who are embarking on their college admissions journey.

This role is a part-time, remote position working directly on an academic partnership with a nonprofit that serves high school students in the Middle East anticipated to start in late-July 2024. Candidates are expected to dedicate 20 to 30 hours per week in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end college counseling, including delivering one-on-one individual advising sessions with your cohort of roughly class of 2025 students, keeping track of deadlines and attendance, responding to student inquiries, and assigning specific tasks between sessions to maximize student success through the completion of their application process.
• Quickly build supportive, nurturing, and professional student relationships that hold students to high standards.
• Analyze student materials and assessments to successfully support student progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each student’s academic and extracurricular opportunities with a focus on intentional, lasting involvement.
• Lead students in the exploration, research, and discernment of an intentional list of extracurricular activities and summer plans that reflects their academic, professional and personal interests.
• Assist in the brainstorming and development of college admissions materials, such as personal statements, supplemental essays, and activities lists, that capture the student’s narrative.
• Communicate regularly with students to identify student needs, goals, and expectations for the college admissions journey.
• Tailor guidance with awareness of each student’s geographic location, financial needs, and long-term goals.
• Complete reports with each student’s attendance and performance metrics throughout the duration of the program.
• Conduct research as needed to support your advising sessions, address inquiries, or present valuable information/resources to your students and their families.
• Participate and engage with a team of other remote coaches to collaborate, provide support and feedback, and ensure program delivery
• Maintain detailed and regular communication with the Program Director, Lead Coaches, and Program Coordinator to provide ongoing updates on student attendance and team progress.
  
  

Qualifications Of Our Ideal Candidate

• Graduated from a top 50 university or top 20 liberal arts college
• Formal admissions experience at an undergraduate or graduate institution and experience in academic mentoring / educational coaching
• Detailed knowledge of the U.S. college admissions process, familiarity with universities and colleges, and willingness to stay current with changes in the college admission process
• Prior counseling or teaching experience is a plus
• Availability to meet with student typically in the mornings and early afternoons and ability to manage multiple priorities and students
• Impeccable listening, speaking, writing, and grammar skills
  
  

The Pay Range For This Role Is

22.75 - 32.75 USD per hour(Remote)