Remote Undergraduate College Admissions Advisor
MedSchoolCoach
Job highlights
Summary
The job involves providing college advising services to high school students applying to pre-med or BS/MD programs as a part of a team that includes a physician advisor. The role requires up-to-date knowledge of college admissions trends, industry standards, and new developments. The position is remote, seasonal, and offers a part-time, contract role with compensation based on a Relative Value Unit (RVU) system.
Requirements
- BA/BS from an accredited institution, master's preferred
- Prior experience as a undergraduate admissions officer for a highly selective institution and/or significant prior experience advising undergraduate applicants applying to highly selective institutions
- Management-level undergraduate admissions experience is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of all areas of the undergraduate admissions process—application through acceptance
- Familiarity with BS/MD (direct med) and pre-med programs
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Ability to provide coaching and feedback in a clear and timely manner
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Comfort with MS Word and/or Google Docs (for editing content)
Responsibilities
- Help the student navigate the Common App
- Provide consistent and supportive advising
- Build school lists that reflect the student’s goals and interests
- Prepare the student for interviews
Preferred Qualifications
A combination of the following behavioral characteristics: student-led, finds ways to say “yes” and work with student goals/interests, proactive, optimistic, flexible/adaptable, seeks professional development, open and responsive to feedback, team player, promotes values of diversity, equity, and inclusion, strong work ethic, tech savvy
Benefits
- Remote work
- Flexible hours
- Compensation based on a Relative Value Unit (RVU) system
- Bonuses and raises for years of service and exceptional work