Essay Specialist (FT) - Remote

Vanguard College Prep•Boston, MA

67d•$20 - $23•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.