Remote College Admissions Counselor

Summary

Empowerly is seeking College Admissions Counselors, Graduate School Counselors, and Career Counselors to help high school students through various admission processes. The company provides data-driven education technology and personalized counseling led by former college Admission Officers and experienced college counselors.

Requirements

• Graduate from a top 50 national university (advanced degrees like MD, PhD, MBA, JD, or Masters are a plus)
• Experience as a college counselor for high school students, with a track record of acceptances into a top 50 national university
• Have consistent availability in the afternoons (after 3:00 p.m.) and/or on weekends to meet with students
• Possess passion for education, talent for teaching, essay writing, and essay editing
• Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Able to plan around and meet deadlines
• Possess dedication to client service
• Able to commit to students for multi-year packages

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with current college admission changes
• Advise students about extracurriculars that expand interests and may potentially present leadership opportunities
• Help students with meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, explore competitions, research opportunities, and community service options
• Create a plan for standardized testing that includes strategies for improving scores and help decide which tests are appropriate
• Help create college lists, rate colleges for students (reach, target, and safety), and offer tips for college visits
• Guidance through the entire application process: personal statement, activities, resume, recommendation letters, essay review and edits, utilizing research when necessary, reviewing entire application materials before submitting
• Strategizing plan for early action, early decision, regular decision as well as waitlisted strategies and college choice guidance
• Discuss financial aid resources and guidance as well as merit scholarship resources
• Prepare for sessions in advance, be on time, log sessions in a timely manner, stay in touch with students, maintain a healthy relationship with parents, and include parents in all communications
• Support a wide range of students, including; transfer, undergrad, post graduate, and international
• Attend monthly team meetings
• Utilize resources available within Empowerly to provide optimal advice for all students
• Monitor Empowerly email account and Slack account for up-to-date Empowerly communications

Preferred Qualifications

• Former admissions officers at top 50 colleges
• Experienced independent college counselors (NACAC, WACAC, IECA, etc)