Vanguard College Prep-posted 9 days ago
$20 - $23/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Remote • Chicago, IL

Do you love storytelling and want to make a lasting impact on students’ lives? Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to help high schoolers craft authentic, powerful application essays. Our specialists don’t just edit words — they shape futures. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture of top-tier educators, this is a chance to grow with a company that values both excellence and balance.

  • Provide asynchronous revision and feedback to high school students on their application essays
  • Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays
  • Collaborating with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work along the way.
  • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students’ production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked.
  • Work Fixed Flex Schedule with Core Hours.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Ideally a minimum of 2 years of editing experience, preferably in college admissions.
  • Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language
  • Access to a reliable internet connection and a private workspace without noise or distraction
  • Graduated from a top 50 University.
  • A degree in a communication-based field (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.)
  • Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing.
  • Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing to meet organizational standards.
  • Experience in the college preparation service industry.
  • Experience instructing remotely, using tools such as Google Workspace, Dropbox…etc.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students’ progress.
  • Health, dental, vision
  • PTO + paid holidays
  • Remote flexibility
  • Professional development opportunities
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