College Coach (Admissions Consultant) - Austin

ESM Prep•San Francisco, CA

7d•$75 - $100•Hybrid

About The Position

ESM Prep | College MatchPoint is a group of passionate educators and strategic consultants. We have created a supportive and dynamic learning environment that fosters growth and success for our students through a positive growth model. Today, we are part of Guidewell Education, a mission-driven company representing a range of successful legacy brands in the education space. Together, our family of brands provides a wide range of support to students, including academic tutoring, college counseling, executive function coaching, and test preparation. Our Culture & Values As part of Guidewell Education's family of Brands, we're guided by values that shape how we support students and work together as colleagues: we are student-centered, empathetic, expert practitioners, and growth-oriented. These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at guidewelleducation.com/about . Job Summary The College Coach acts as a dedicated mentor and strategic architect for students navigating the high school journey and the college admissions landscape. This role is focused on delivering high-touch, empathetic coaching to a personalized roster, ensuring every student has a clear, individualized roadmap to success. You are a subject matter expert and a core member of our practitioner-led team, responsible for translating complex institutional knowledge into actionable guidance. Your mission is to provide a student-centered experience that balances academic ambition with social-emotional well-being, serving as a calm and authoritative presence for families throughout the admissions cycle.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree in counseling or education preferred.
3+ years of direct experience in college consulting, admissions, or high school counseling, with a proven track record of student success.
Direct professional experience within the Texas educational ecosystem is required, specifically having served in a leadership or counseling capacity within a Texas-wide High School or an Admissions/Student Affairs role within the University of Texas (UT) system .
Deep familiarity with the Texas educational landscapes, including first-hand experience with the UT and UC application systems.
Expert-level understanding of the modern US College Admissions landscape (testing trends, essay prompts, and specialized application platforms).
Ability to work flexible "after-school" hours (afternoons, early evenings, and Sundays) to accommodate families in Central and Pacific time zones.
Exceptional verbal and written communication; ability to articulate complex admissions data to families in an accessible way.
Reliability with video conferencing tools, CRM platforms, and digital collaboration suites (e.g., Google Workspace, Notion).

Responsibilities

Lead a personalized roster of 10+ students per cycle, providing comprehensive mentorship through all phases of the college search and application process.
Manage the technical lifecycle of college applications, ensuring students meet all milestones for the Common App, University of Texas (ApplyTexas) portal, and the University of California application.
Architect well-rounded college lists and extracurricular strategies that balance academic ambition with the student’s social-emotional well-being.
Orchestrate the strategic arc of college essays and personal statements to ensure alignment with the student's overall application narrative, acting as a high-level conductor who defines the scope while overseeing the 1-1 progress of assigned Essay Coaches.
Collaborate in regular "Case Study" sessions and peer-review circles, sharing institutional knowledge and providing feedback to colleagues to ensure high standards of care across the team.
Maintain proactive and detailed communication with families, serving as the primary point of contact and managing expectations through the "stress points" of the admissions cycle.