College Admissions Counselor

. Independently manage a caseload of students through the complete U.S.

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage a caseload of students through the complete U.S. college admissions process, from early academic planning to final application submission
Develop personalized academic and extracurricular strategies aligned with students’ interests, intended majors, and university goals
Advise students on university selection, college lists, and intended majors
Develop and guide application strategies for UC, CSU, and other selective U.S. universities
Provide strategic guidance on UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs), Common App applications, personal statements, and supplemental application materials
Conduct regular coaching sessions to review progress, identify gaps, establish milestones, and maintain accountability
Lead meetings with parents and families, providing admissions guidance, progress updates, and strategic recommendations
Provide personalized feedback through Zoom meetings and recorded video feedback

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in college admissions counseling, college admissions coaching, educational consulting, or student admissions mentoring
Proven experience independently managing the full U.S. college admissions process, from academic and extracurricular planning through final application submission
Strong knowledge of University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admissions systems, including application requirements and admissions strategies
Practical experience guiding students through UC Personal Insight Questions (PIQs) and developing effective application positioning strategies
Familiarity with the admissions landscape and selection criteria of Top 100 U.S. universities
Experience with academic and extracurricular planning, university selection, intended major selection, and Common App applications
Demonstrated experience managing multiple students simultaneously and coordinating admissions milestones and progress
Experience advising students and communicating directly with parents and families throughout the admissions process
Background as an Independent Educational Consultant (IEC) or Public High School College Counselor is strongly preferred
Comfortable using Zoom, Google Drive, Slack, Calendly, Loom, and AI-powered tools
Advanced English (C1+)

Comp & perks