College Admissions Counselor

Our client is an educational consulting organization focused on making U.S. college admissions more accessible to students and families. Through personalized coaching, academic and extracurricular planning, and comprehensive application guidance, the organization helps students identify suitable universities and navigate the admissions process with confidence.

We are looking for an experienced College Admissions Counselor to independently guide students and families through the complete U.S. college admissions journey. This role focuses on developing competitive student profiles through long‑term academic and extracurricular planning, university and major selection, and strategic application guidance. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in UC and CSU admissions systems, UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), Common App, and admissions strategies for selective U.S. universities.

You will manage your own caseload of students, provide ongoing coaching and accountability, and work closely with parents to ensure each student is strategically positioned throughout the admissions process.

Location:

100% Remote (US only)
Language Requirements:
Advanced English (C1+)

Schedule:

Full‑time, aligned with EST

Start Date:

ASAP

• Base salary: $80,000 – $85,000 a year
• Remote‑first flexibility. Work from anywhere.
• PTO and paid U.S. holidays

• Independently manage a caseload of students, guiding them through the complete U.S. college admissions process, from early academic planning to final application submission.
• Develop personalized academic and extracurricular strategies to help students build competitive profiles aligned with their interests, intended majors, and university goals.
• Advise students on university selection, college lists, and intended majors, considering admissions requirements, institutional selectivity, and individual academic profiles.
• Develop and guide application strategies for the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), and other selective U.S. universities.
• Provide strategic guidance on UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), Common App applications, personal statements, and supplemental application materials.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions with students to review progress, identify gaps, establish milestones, and maintain accountability throughout the admissions journey.
• Lead meetings with parents and families, providing admissions guidance, progress updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Provide personalized feedback through Zoom meetings and recorded video feedback to support students throughout their application process.

• 5+ years of experience in college admissions counseling, college admissions coaching, educational consulting, or student admissions mentoring.
• Proven experience independently managing the full U.S. college admissions process, from academic and extracurricular planning through final application submission.
• Strong knowledge of the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admissions systems, including application requirements and admissions strategies.
• Practical experience guiding students through UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and developing effective application positioning strategies.
• Familiarity with the admissions landscape and selection criteria of Top 100 U.S. universities.
• Experience with academic and extracurricular planning, university selection, intended major selection, and Common App applications.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple students simultaneously and coordinating their admissions milestones and progress.
• Experience advising students and communicating directly with parents and families throughout the admissions process.
• Background as an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) or Public High School College Counselor is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, Calendly, Loom, and AI‑powered tools to support coaching, communication, and workflow management.