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Launch It ConsultingCollege Admissions Coach (Remote, California Based).
Launch It Consulting presents an employment opportunity for a College Admissions Coach on a W2 classification, operating fully remotely within California. This role involves guiding high…
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Launch It Consulting presents an employment opportunity for a College Admissions Coach on a W2 classification, operating fully remotely within California. This role involves guiding high school students spanning grades nine through twelve through every phase of college planning and applications. The position requires professionals to conduct sixty-minute sessions on a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly basis with both students and their parents. Daily tasks entail formulating customized admissions strategies, building…
Job Description
Launch It Consulting presents an employment opportunity for a College Admissions Coach on a W2 classification, operating fully remotely within California. This role involves guiding high school students spanning grades nine through twelve through every phase of college planning and applications.
The position requires professionals to conduct sixty-minute sessions on a weekly, bimonthly, or monthly basis with both students and their parents. Daily tasks entail formulating customized admissions strategies, building well-rounded college lists tailored to individual interests and goals, offering constructive feedback on admissions essays, and scheduling application deadlines including Early Decision and Early Action options.
Additional duties include organizing student activities resumes, preparing for recommendation letters, practicing mock interviews, planning campus tours, monitoring standardized testing and academic progress, overseeing independent projects, and comparing final college acceptance offers. Professionals also document meeting notes following each session and maintain consistent communication to ensure client satisfaction.
This part-time engagement requires between four and ten hours of weekly availability and offers a flexible schedule alongside reliable client demand. Compensation ranges from $85 to $95 per hour, determined by relevant background and expertise.
Responsibilities
- Meet with students and parents regularly to formulate and evaluate admissions strategies
- Build a well-rounded college list reflecting each student's background, goals, and interests
- Offer feedback and assistance on college application essays
- Map out application submission schedules and strategies across various decision deadlines
- Help curate student activity resumes
- Guide students on securing letters of recommendation
- Deliver coaching for admissions interviews
- Organize college campus visits and tours
- Oversee academic performance, extracurricular activities, and standardized testing timelines
- Provide guidance on independent student projects
- Document and update meeting notes after every session
- Analyze and contrast college admission offers alongside families
- Communicate regularly with clients to ensure robust support
Requirements
- Minimum of two years of professional experience as an Independent Educational Consultant, a high school college prep guidance counselor, or an Associate Dean or Director of Admissions at a four-year degree-granting college or university in the United States
- Strong relationship-building abilities and an empathetic, outgoing demeanor
- Exceptional writing skills
- Capacity to operate independently with high attention to detail and project management capabilities
- Proficiency with scheduling platforms, web-conferencing tools, online lesson delivery systems, and document sharing software
- Four to ten hours of weekly availability
Qualifications
- Earned Bachelor’s degree
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Reliable client demand
- Hourly pay rate between $85 and $95
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this position?
The role is fully remote, but candidates must be based in California.
How many hours per week are expected for this role?
The position requires between four and ten hours of availability per week.
What is the compensation for the College Admissions Coach?
The pay rate ranges from $85 to $95 per hour, commensurate with experience.
What type of employment classification is this?
This position is classified as a W2 role.
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