College Admissions Specialist

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Job Overview

We are seeking a College Admissions Specialist with a strong academic background in English to support students applying to U.S. colleges and universities. This role focuses exclusively on editing, feedback, and writing coachingnot ghostwritingto help students improve clarity, structure, and authenticity in their application essays while fully complying with U.S. academic integrity standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Edit and provide written feedback on college application essays, including Personal Statements and Supplemental Essays
• Guide students in developing their own ideas, voice, and narrative through structured feedback and questioning
• Improve essay organization, coherence, tone, grammar, and style while preserving student authorship
• Ensure all feedback complies with academic honesty policies (no writing on behalf of students, no fabrication of content)
• Tailor feedback to specific university prompts and admissions expectations
• Manage a full-time caseload and meet internal quality and turnaround standards
• Collaborate with admissions counselors and internal teams as needed
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or higher in English (required)
• Exceptional written English proficiency and advanced editing skills
• Strong understanding of academic writing, narrative structure, and argument development
• Ability to coach and guide students without providing written answers
• High attention to detail, professionalism, and ethical standards
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with U.S. college admissions essays or academic editing
• Background in education, writing instruction, journalism, or publishing
• Experience working with multilingual or international students
• Familiarity with Common App and U.S. university application processes