College Admissions Coach (Hybrid, Full-Time)

Prepory•Philadelphia, PA

26d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced College Admissions Coach to guide students through their college admissions journey. This hybrid, full-time role involves providing comprehensive counseling, managing a cohort of students, and supporting them in all aspects of the application process. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the U.S. college admissions landscape and a passion for helping students achieve their academic and personal goals.

Requirements

Graduated from or worked at a top 50 university or top 20 liberal arts college.
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.
Experience in an educational or academic support role (teaching, AmeriCorps, research, etc.).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and students.
Availability during typical after-school hours and on weekends, and in some instances, availability to meet with students in international time zones.
Efficient time management, organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to commit to work with students for one year or the end of the admission cycle.
Expected commitment: approximately 20 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Former college admissions officer experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with students and their families to identify their needs, goals, and expectations for their college admissions journey.
Provide end-to-end counseling, including Regular 60-minute advising sessions via Zoom with each of your students.
Keep track of deadlines for various applications and educational milestones.
Assign relevant tasks between sessions to maximize student success.
Respond to student and parent inquiries.
Occasionally require in-person work within or around the Philadelphia area.
Successfully and conscientiously manage a cohort of students at various grade levels (9-12, transfer, grad school, and gap year). Typical cohorts are between 5 to 10 students at a given time.
Support student progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each student’s geographic location, financial needs, academic and extracurricular goals, and long-term trajectory.
Conduct research as needed to support advising sessions, clarify inquiries, or present valuable information/resources to students.
Lead students in the exploration, research, and discernment of a balanced college list that reflects their academic, professional, and personal interests.
Be forward-thinking and strategic in the advice and guidance provided to students, ensuring expertise and up-to-date knowledge on admissions issues.
Mentor students through the writing process for personal statements, supplemental essays, résumés, etc. by helping students identify their personal narrative and providing meaningful and actionable feedback on their materials.
Advocate for students by providing feedback on student résumés, college essays and activities lists between and during individual advising sessions.
Participate in biweekly meetings with 6-8 other Prepory coaches conducted by your Lead Coach mentor.
Participate as an additional reader in our Committee Review.
Maintain detailed communication with the Program Director and Director of Client Success to provide ongoing updates on student progress.