College Admissions Coach Remote

About Us

At Vanguard College Prep, we guide ambitious high school students toward achieving their college and career goals. We specialize in personalized admissions counseling, standardized test preparation, and long‑term academic mentoring for families who expect the highest standard of service. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential by helping them navigate the increasingly competitive U.S. and international admissions landscape.

We are seeking College Admissions Counselors who are passionate about education and mentorship.

• Guide students in creating strong, balanced college lists tailored to their interests, strengths, and goals.
• Advise on academic planning, extracurricular pursuits, and summer opportunities to strengthen student profiles.
• Provide strategic support in application planning, including timelines, essays, and supplemental materials.
• Conduct mock interviews and prepare students for admissions conversations.
• Stay up to date on admissions trends, university requirements, and best practices.
• Collaborate with other internal team members to ensure student success.

A bachelor’s degree or higher from a top U.S. university in fields such as English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.

• Prior experience in college admissions counseling, university admissions offices, or selective high‑school college counseling.
• Strong understanding of the U.S. college admissions process; familiarity with international admissions is a plus.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students and families from diverse backgrounds.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple student timelines and deadlines simultaneously.
• Fixed flex schedule with core hours.

• Master’s degree.
• Experience tutoring high‑school and/or college‑aged students in writing.
• Editing experience that meets organizational standards.
• Experience in the college preparation service industry.
• Experience instructing remotely using Google Hangout, Google Drive, and Google Classroom.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students’ progress.

• Remote work with flexible scheduling.
• Professional development opportunities and access to admissions insights from a network of experts.
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding start‑up environment.
• Collaborative culture that emphasizes creativity, mentorship, and teamwork.
• Elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from Ivy League and top universities across the nation.
• Distinctive and individualized approach to creative writing and expression with a strong track record of producing top‑tier writers.

Starting pay: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour, depending on education, experience, and skill.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.