Former Undergrad Admissions Officer (Part-Time)

Prepory Coaching Group

7d•$24 - $33

About The Position

Responsibilities Communicate regularly with students and their families to identify their needs, goals, and expectations for their college admissions journey Provide end-to-end counseling, including Regular 60-minute advising sessions via Zoom with each of your students Keeping track of deadlines for various applications and educational milestones Assigning relevant tasks between sessions to maximize student success Responding to student and parent inquiries Successfully and conscientiously manage a cohort of students at various grade levels (9-12, transfer, grad school, and gap year) Typical cohorts are between 5 to 10 students at a given time Support student progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each student’s geographic location, financial needs, academic and extracurricular goals, and long-term trajectory. Conduct research as needed to support your advising sessions, clarify inquiries, or present valuable information/resources to your students. Lead students in the exploration, research, and discernment of a balanced college list that reflects their academic, professional, and personal interests. Be forward-thinking and strategic in the advice and guidance provided to your students, ensuring that you are an expert and up-to-date on the admissions issues they are facing. Mentor students through the writing process for personal statements, supplemental essays, résumés, etc. by helping students identify their personal narrative and providing meaningful and actionable feedback on their materials. Advocate for students by providing feedback on student résumés, college essays and activities lists between and during individual advising sessions. Participate in biweekly meetings with 6-8 other Prepory coaches conducted by your Lead Coach mentor. Participate as an additional reader in our Committee Review. Maintain detailed communication with the Program Director and Director of Client Success to provide ongoing updates on student progress Qualifications of our Ideal Candidate Has worked as a college admissions officer at an institution of higher education Experience supporting graduate applicants is highly sought after as well Experience supporting students through the UCAS system is a plus Graduated from or worked at a top 50 university or top 20 liberal arts college Detailed knowledge of the U.S. college admissions process, familiarity with universities and colleges, and willingness to stay current with changes in the college admission process Experience in an educational or academic support role (teaching, AmeriCorps, research, etc.) Ability to manage multiple priorities and students Availability during typical after-school hours and on weekends, and in some instances, availability to meet with students in international time zones Efficient time management, organizational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to commit to work with students for one year or the end of the admission cycle Expected commitment: approximately 20 hours per week.

Requirements

Has worked as a college admissions officer at an institution of higher education
Graduated from or worked at a top 50 university or top 20 liberal arts college
Detailed knowledge of the U.S. college admissions process, familiarity with universities and colleges, and willingness to stay current with changes in the college admission process
Experience in an educational or academic support role (teaching, AmeriCorps, research, etc.)
Ability to manage multiple priorities and students
Availability during typical after-school hours and on weekends, and in some instances, availability to meet with students in international time zones
Efficient time management, organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to commit to work with students for one year or the end of the admission cycle

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting graduate applicants is highly sought after as well
Experience supporting students through the UCAS system is a plus

Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with students and their families to identify their needs, goals, and expectations for their college admissions journey
Provide end-to-end counseling
Regular 60-minute advising sessions via Zoom with each of your students
Keeping track of deadlines for various applications and educational milestones
Assigning relevant tasks between sessions to maximize student success
Responding to student and parent inquiries
Successfully and conscientiously manage a cohort of students at various grade levels (9-12, transfer, grad school, and gap year)
Support student progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each student’s geographic location, financial needs, academic and extracurricular goals, and long-term trajectory.
Conduct research as needed to support your advising sessions, clarify inquiries, or present valuable information/resources to your students.
Lead students in the exploration, research, and discernment of a balanced college list that reflects their academic, professional, and personal interests.
Be forward-thinking and strategic in the advice and guidance provided to your students, ensuring that you are an expert and up-to-date on the admissions issues they are facing.
Mentor students through the writing process for personal statements, supplemental essays, résumés, etc. by helping students identify their personal narrative and providing meaningful and actionable feedback on their materials.
Advocate for students by providing feedback on student résumés, college essays and activities lists between and during individual advising sessions.
Participate in biweekly meetings with 6-8 other Prepory coaches conducted by your Lead Coach mentor.
Participate as an additional reader in our Committee Review.
Maintain detailed communication with the Program Director and Director of Client Success to provide ongoing updates on student progress