Essay Specialist (FT) - 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. As an Essay Specialist, job description: 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.
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.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision
- PTO + paid holidays
- Remote flexibility
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
