College Admissions Coach (Remote)

About the Role

The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) invites experienced college admissions coaches to guide students from grades 9 through 12 in their college application and essay preparation process. This role involves supporting families remotely with tailored strategies for successful college admissions.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold monthly, bimonthly, or weekly virtual meetings with students and parents to devise and assess personalized college admissions strategies.
• Create balanced college lists aligned with each student's aspirations, background, and interests.
• Offer detailed support and feedback on college essays.
• Develop application timelines and strategies including Early Decision (ED) 1 & 2, Early Action (EA), and Regular Decision.
• Help curate and refine students' activity resumes.
• Coordinate requests for recommendation letters.
• Coach students for admissions interviews.
• Advise on campus visits and tours planning.
• Oversee and coordinate academic, standardized testing, and extracurricular schedules.
• Guide students through independent projects.
• Maintain updated notes following every session.
• Assist families in reviewing and comparing college admission offers.
• Ensure open and consistent communication with students and parents to offer continuous support throughout the admissions journey.

Requirements

• Possession of at least a Bachelor's degree.
• Availability to work between 4 to 10 hours weekly.
• A minimum of two years' experience as one of the following: Associate Dean or Director of Admissions at a US four-year college/university, College Prep Guidance Counselor, or Individual Independent Educational Consultant (no firms).
• In-depth expertise on admission standards for competitive institutions including Little Ivies and lesser-known selective colleges.
• An empathetic and outgoing personality with solid relationship-building capabilities.
• Outstanding writing skills.
• Self-motivation with ability to work independently.
• Meticulous attention to detail coupled with excellent project management skills.
• Proficiency using web conferencing tools, document sharing, virtual lesson delivery platforms, and scheduling software.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly pay ranging between $85 to $95, dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate personal availability.
• Consistent and dependable demand for services.