College Counselor – Part-Time

Galin Education

. Work with high school students and their families through all aspects of the college admissions process .

Posted 11/9/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 - $90 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in college admissions processes, exceptional writing and communication skills, and the ability to develop educational materials and public speaking events. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail are essential for advising high school students and their families effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeCollege Admissions ExperienceExceptional Writing SkillsExceptional Communication SkillsWeb-Based Tools Expertise

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Hard Skills

College Admissions ProcessStudent AdvisingTraining DevelopmentBlog WritingPublic Speaking

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

High School CounselingSelective College AdmissionsProfessional DevelopmentEducational MaterialsStudent Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with high school students and their families through all aspects of the college admissions process
Work with roughly 30 students full-time or 5+ students part-time in each graduating class
Communicate with parents on a regular basis
Use publicly available data to inform advice and expertise
Support other college counselors and essay coaches in their work with students
Participate regularly in professional development opportunities
Keep current on 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 public speaking events about college admissions
Develop relationships with local high school counselors and other educational experts
Report to the Director of Admissions Counseling

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of three years of experience in admissions at a selective college or as an independent college counselor OR 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
Must commit to working with at least 5 comprehensive (or hourly equivalent) students in each graduating class for part-time work

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Professional development opportunities, including regional and national conferences, webinars, and college tours
Flexible schedule coordinated with families and the team