College Admissions Coach (Essay & Application Support)
About The Position
College Admissions Coaching $25/hr Academic Tutoring About Learner Education Learner Education is on a mission to empower students by helping them reach their full academic potential through personalized support. We believe that building confidence and providing the right guidance at the right time can transform a student’s future. As we expand our college admissions offerings, we are seeking experienced College Admissions Coaches to guide students through one of the most important and personal stages of their academic journey. Role Overview As a College Admissions Coach, you will work one on one with high school students to guide them through the full college application process, with a strong focus on personal statement and supplemental essay development. This role goes beyond editing. You will help students discover their voice, reflect on their experiences, and craft authentic, compelling narratives that represent who they are to admissions readers. You will also support students through the broader admissions process including researching, planning, and staying on track with deadlines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 3+ years of professional tutoring, teaching, or admissions coaching experience
- 1+ year of professional online tutoring or teaching experience
- Direct experience supporting students with college essays and applications
- Experience working with multiple students in a professional setting on their college applications ( not just friends/family )
- Strong understanding of: The college admissions process in the US Common Application Supplemental essays Personal statement development
- Ability to guide students without rewriting or over editing their work
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Empathetic, engaging, and student centered approach
- Availability during peak hours (evenings and weekends preferred)
- Reliable internet and professional remote setup
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with 10+ college admissions students
- Familiarity with UC and Coalition applications
- Background in writing, journalism, or storytelling
- Experience supporting students across a full admissions cycle (3–4 months)
- Ability to tutor other academic or test prep subjects during the “off season” for college admissions
Responsibilities
- Guide students through brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revising college essays
- Support Common Application, Coalition Application, UC, and supplemental essays based on student need
- Help students develop authentic, personal narratives using “show, don’t tell” techniques
- Provide feedback while preserving the student’s voice and ownership of their work
- Support broader admissions strategy including building college lists, working through applications and writing activities lists.
- Help students stay organized, motivated, and on track with deadlines
- Meet with students virtually throughout the admissions cycle
- Answer student and parent questions about the college admissions process
- Provide emotional support and encouragement during a high stress process
Benefits
- Flexible remote work environment
- Set your own schedule
- High quality student referrals
- Supportive tutor community
- Ongoing collaboration and best practice sharing
- Compensation for late cancellations
- Tutors retain 100 percent of their hourly rate
- Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with the ability to set your own schedule
- Work remotely and build your tutoring career with us
- Access a supportive community of tutors for ongoing collaboration and growth
- Enhance your professional skills through development opportunities
- Help students from diverse backgrounds succeed in their education
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
