College Counselor
Posted 2026-05-06
Remote, USA
Full-time
Immediate Start
- Job Description:
- Work with roughly 30 students (full-time) or 5+ students (part-time) in each graduating class through all aspects of the college admissions process;
- Communicate with parents on a regular basis;
- Make use of publicly available data to inform advice and expertise;
- Regularly participate in professional development opportunities, including regional and national conferences, webinars, college tours, and more;
- Keep current on current trends in college admissions;
- Develop training and educational materials for self and others on the team;
- Write blogs and articles targeted at high school students and their parents;
- Coordinate events to speak publicly about college admissions;
- Develop relationships with local high school counselors and other educational experts.
- Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required / advance degree preferred
- A minimum of three years of experience in admissions at a selective college or as an independent college counselor OR a minimum of five years of experience working as a counselor in a high school
- Exceptional writing skills
- Exceptional communication skills
- Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills
- Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students
- Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed (determined by students’ schedule)
- Benefits:
- Up to 5% match 401(k) (for eligible employees)
- Health insurance stipend (for full-time employees)
- Paid membership in professional organizations
- Stipend for travel for college visits and conferences
- 3 weeks PTO (for full-time employees)