College Admissions Counselor

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. Provide boutique, focused, and personalized college admissions support to students and families .

Posted 10/26/2026contractRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in college admissions processes, including individualized student planning, application strategies, and knowledge of academic programs. Proven ability to mentor students and families while fostering self-esteem and confidence through personalized support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

College Admissions ExpertiseIndividualized Student PlanningNaviance ProficiencyStrong Writing SkillsKnowledge of Standardized Tests

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Hard Skills

High School Curriculum KnowledgeUnderstanding of AP and IB ProgramsExperience with Transfer ApplicationsExpertise in Financial AidKnowledge of College Application SoftwareExperience with Athletic RecruitmentUnderstanding of Competitive College AdmissionsKnowledge of Academic CompetitionsProficient with TechnologyTrack Record of Student Success

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPatiencePassion for EducationVersatility

Tools & Technologies

NavianceScoirCommon AppCoalition AppApply Texas

Certifications & Qualifications

M.Ed.Ph.D. in Education

Industry Keywords

Selective College AdmissionsHigh School CounselingPrivate/Boarding School ApplicantsExtracurricular ActivitiesStudent Portfolios

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide boutique, focused, and personalized college admissions support to students and families
Help students craft their own stories to showcase their unique qualities
Create application-process playbooks covering every step toward admission to top-ranked colleges
Develop plans focused on meeting goals and submitting standout applications
Review curricula, internship options, key extracurricular activities, and ED, REA, EA, and RD strategies
Create individualized plans for course selection, academic interests, extracurricular activities, and summer programs
Conduct ongoing research on school profiles, course catalogs, and academic programs
Guide families and mentor students throughout the admissions process
Build students' life skills, self-esteem, and confidence through positive reinforcement
Collaborate with a team focused on reinventing education globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of five years working as an admissions officer/reader at a selective college, including experience as a high school counselor, independent counselor, or college counseling professional in a business setting
Thorough understanding of high school curriculum, AP, IB, ACT, SAT, and other standardized tests
Experience working with students in grades 7–12, transfer applications, and private/boarding school applicants
Proven track record of student success across different academic programs, including specializations, direct med, and engineering
Successful methods for differentiating student applications and building portfolios
Experience with athletic recruitment and other specialized endeavors
Excellent writing skills and understanding of the current admissions landscape
Expertise in public, private, charter, and boarding school environments
Expert knowledge of Naviance, Scoir, and other college admissions software
Expertise with Common App, Coalition App, Apply Texas, and school-specific applications
Thorough knowledge of the college process, school types, resources, and environments
Proven track record placing students in selective colleges, prestigious high school internships, and extracurricular activities
In-depth knowledge of financial aid, scholarships, and other aid
Ability to create individualized plans covering course selection, academic interest exploration, extracurricular activities, and summer programs
Familiarity with high school academic and social demands and the competitive college admissions landscape
Knowledge of academic programs and contests including DECA, Science/Math Olympiads, AMC math competitions, Science Fairs, and STEM competitions
Strong communication, organization, and writing skills
Proficient with technology
Patient, passionate, versatile, and dedicated to helping students excel
Strong desire to grow in a fast-paced startup environment with high levels of autonomy
U.S. Citizen or National, lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
M.Ed. and Ph.D. in education listed as extra credit

Benefits

Comp & perks

Industry leading compensation
Performance bonuses
Contractual/supplemental income opportunity
Flexible work schedule
Tremendous growth opportunities
Equal opportunity employer (EEO/M/F/D/V)