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Vanguard College Prep
Location: Boston, MA
Job Description: About the JobDo you have a passion for student mentorship? Vanguard College Prep is a dynamic educational institution committed to providing students with a holistic and empowering learning experience. We believe that education is the key to unlocking potential, and we are dedicated to helping our students achieve their academic and personal goals. Our mission is to prepare students for success in college and beyond, and we are seeking a passionate and experienced College Counselor to join our team.Job Description: As a College Counselor at Vanguard, you will play a crucial role in guiding and supporting our students on their journey to college and career readiness. You will work closely with students and their families to provide individualized guidance, resources, and support throughout the college application process.Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting one-on-one counseling sessions with students to assess their academic and career goals.
- Providing information and guidance on college admissions requirements, standardized testing, and application procedures.
- Assisting students in creating a well-rounded college list based on their interests and aspirations.
- Reviewing and editing college application essays and resumes.
- Organizing college fairs, information sessions, and workshops for students and parents.
- Developing and maintaining strong relationships with college admissions officers.
- Keeping up-to-date with changes in college admissions policies and requirements.
- Collaborating with teachers, administrators, and other staff members to support student success.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or graduate degree from a Top 20 U.S. University.
- Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language.
- Flexible schedule and a willingness to work with the students’ schedules (will often include evenings and weekends), especially during the busy season of August-December.
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a workspace with minimal noise/distraction.
The ideal candidate will also possess some or all of the following:
- A degree in a communication-based field (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.).
- Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing.
- Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing to meet organizational standards.
- Experience in the college preparation service industry and/or college admissions.
- Experience teaching remotely, using tools such as Google Hangout, Google Drive, and Google Classroom.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students’ progress.
- A dynamic and outgoing personality!
Why you want to be a College Counselor with Vanguard College Prep:
- Fulfillment and joy after helping a student get accepted into their dream school.
- Paid training and professional development, including paid prep work and staff meetings.
- Distinctive and individualized approach to college preparation with a strong track record of producing top-tier students and nationally-ranked test scores.
- Collaboration with an elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from Ivy League and top universities across the nation who are passionate about fostering student success.
- Quickly-growing start-up environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and mentorship.
Compensation:
- Starting Pay: $18.00 – $22.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill.
- Hourly rate applies to student sessions, as well as all prep work, editing, professional development, backend projects, and staff meetings. You are paid for every minute you work!
About Vanguard College Prep:Vanguard College Prep is a full-service educational company whose mission is to enable the future leaders of our globalized world to meet their fullest potential. Through its test prep, college counseling, and college essay services, Vanguard is committed to providing meaningful, all-encompassing college preparation that treats each student as an individual, preparing them for the boardroom, not the assembly line.Two things set Vanguard apart from other after-school companies: our elite team and our personalized, organic curriculum. Unlike other college admissions companies, which often take a one-size-fits-all approach, Vanguard recognizes that every student learns differently. Our experienced instructors, counselors, and essay specialists strive to shatter this assembly line model by providing in-depth, long-term, and personalized instruction tailored to fit each students’ individual needs. We encourage students’ continual questioning and curiosity with the goal of extending learning beyond the classroom, so that our students will be successful in the elite college of their choice and beyond.
Company Name: Vanguard College Prep
Salary: $18 – 22 per hour
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