Graduate College Admissions Coach (Part-Time)

Prepory Coaching Group•Davie, FL

12h•$23 - $33

About The Position

This is a part-time role for a Graduate College Admissions Coach. The coach will communicate regularly with applicants to understand their needs and goals for graduate school. They will provide end-to-end counseling, including regular advising sessions, deadline tracking, task assignment, and responding to inquiries. The coach will manage a cohort of 5-10 students, offering personalized support based on individual circumstances and goals. Responsibilities include researching information, assisting with college list creation, providing strategic advice, mentoring through the writing process for application materials, and offering interview preparation. The coach will also participate in biweekly meetings with other coaches, act as an additional reader in Committee Review, and maintain communication with program directors regarding student progress.

Requirements

Former admissions experience at an accredited graduate school is strongly preferred, though candidates with relevant experience in graduate application support will also be considered.
Graduated from or worked at a top-tier graduate school and/or a top 50 undergraduate institution.
Comprehensive understanding of the U.S. and UK graduate application process, ideally for a variety of programs including master’s and doctoral across many fields.
Familiarity with trends in graduate education, graduate school rankings, and admissions priorities such as DEI, GPA/GRE balance, and experiential qualifications.
Experience in an educational or academic support role, such as advising, teaching, research, counseling, or academic coaching.
Ability to manage and mentor multiple applicants throughout a competitive admissions cycle, providing guidance tailored to each client’s profile and goals.
Availability during evenings and weekends, with flexibility to accommodate students in different time zones, including international applicants.
Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to track deadlines, document submissions, and evolving application materials.
Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, especially in reviewing and providing feedback on personal statements, optional essays, and résumés.
Willingness to support students through the entire graduate school application cycle, including school list creation, essay review, and interview preparation.

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with applicants to identify their needs, goals, and expectations for their graduate school admissions journey.
Provide end-to-end counseling, including regular 60-minute advising sessions via Zoom with each applicant.
Keep track of deadlines for various applications and educational milestones.
Assign relevant tasks between sessions to maximize applicant success.
Respond to applicant inquiries.
Successfully and conscientiously manage a cohort of graduate school applicants (typically 5-10 students at a given time).
Support applicant progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each client’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 applicants.
Lead applicants 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 clients, ensuring expertise and up-to-date knowledge on admissions issues.
Mentor applicants through the writing process for statements of purpose, supplemental essays, résumés, etc., by helping them identify their personal narrative and providing meaningful and actionable feedback.
Provide interview preparation and support during the application process.
Participate in biweekly meetings with 6-8 other coaches conducted by a Lead Coach mentor.
Participate as an additional reader in the Committee Review.
Maintain detailed communication with the Program Director and Director of Client Success to provide ongoing updates on student progress.