Senior College Counseling Manager (Player-Coach)

ESM Prep

1d • $110,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

Are you an expert college consultant with a passion for mentorship and team leadership? ESM Prep | College MatchPoint (a Guidewell Education company) is seeking a Counselor Manager to lead a dedicated team of elite "Coaches" while maintaining a select personal student roster. This is a high-impact, hybrid leadership role designed for a growth-oriented professional who excels at upholding the highest standards of student outcomes and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ Years of College Counseling Experience: A proven track record of student success and deep fluency in the current US college admissions landscape.
• 3+ Years of Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage team performance, foster psychological safety in remote environments, and coach professionals toward annual goals.
• Operational Excellence: Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, capacity management, and maintaining operational systems.
• Technical Tool Belt: Expert-level proficiency with CRM tools and project management software (experience with Asana, Airtable, or Notion is highly preferred).
• Communication Skills: Exceptional public speaking presence for webinars and the ability to provide high-level strategic feedback on student work.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Affiliations: Active membership or leadership experience in NACAC, IECA, or HECA.
• High-Growth Experience: Prior experience in an M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) or high-growth organizational structure.
• Resource Curation: A talent for turning expertise into templates, guides, and webinars for team-wide use.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and develop a team of college coaches, conducting regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and professional development sessions to ensure best-in-class advice.
• Quality Control & Oversight: Review student college lists, essays, and strategic plans created by your team to ensure every family receives the expert guidance that defines the ESM | CMP experience.
• Operational Management: Collaborate with sales and department leadership to manage counselor capacity, maintain the sales/service matrix, and hit quarterly performance targets.
• Onboarding & Training: Join the recruiting process and lead the training/shadowing for new hires, integrating them into the Guidewell culture and resource library.
• Senior College Coaching: Act as a "Player-Coach" by guiding your own small roster of students through the search, planning, and application process with strategic excellence.
• Industry Thought Leadership: Lead webinars and events, develop new counseling resources, and stay on the cutting edge of admissions trends to build our presence as industry leaders.

Benefits

• Total Compensation: Annual "on track" earnings (OTE) of $110,000 – $120,000 via salary, commissions, and performance bonuses.
• Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Future Planning: 401(k) with company match available after one year.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday schedule and paid-time-off (PTO).
• Exclusive Discounts: Employee discounts on all Guidewell Education services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees