MedSchoolCoach is hiring a
Undergraduate College Admissions Advisor

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