Graduate College Admissions Coach (Part-Time)

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with applicants to identify their needs, goals, and expectations for their graduate school admissions journey.
• Provide end-to-end counseling, including
• • Regular 60-minute advising sessions via Zoom with each of your applicants
  • Keeping track of deadlines for various applications and educational milestones
  • Assigning relevant tasks between sessions to maximize applicant success 
  • Responding to applicant inquiries
• Successfully and conscientiously manage a cohort of graduate school applicants
• • Typical cohorts are between 5 to 10 students at a given time
• Support applicant progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each client’s geographic location, financial needs, academic and extracurricular goals, and long-term trajectory.
• Conduct research as needed to support your advising sessions, clarify inquiries, or present valuable information/resources to your applicants.
• Lead applicants in the exploration, research, and discernment of a balanced college list that reflects their academic, professional and personal interests.
• Be forward-thinking and strategic in the advice and guidance provided to your clients, ensuring that you are an expert and up-to-date on the admissions issues they are facing. 
• Mentor applicants through the writing process for statements of purpose, supplemental essays, résumés, etc. by helping them identify their personal narrative and providing meaningful and actionable feedback on their materials.
• Provide interview preparation and support during the application process.
• Participate in biweekly meetings with 6-8 other Prepory coaches conducted by your Lead Coach mentor. 
• Participate as an additional reader in our Committee Review. 
• Maintain detailed communication with the Program Director and Director of Client Success to provide ongoing updates on student progress 

Qualifications of our Ideal Candidate

• Former admissions experience at an accredited graduate school is strongly preferred, though we will also consider candidates with relevant experience in graduate application support
• Graduated from or worked at a top-tier graduate school and/or a top 50 undergraduate institution
• Comprehensive understanding of the U.S. and UK graduate application process, ideally for a variety of programs including master’s and doctoral across many fields 
• Familiarity with trends in graduate education, graduate school rankings, and admissions priorities such as DEI, GPA/GRE balance, and experiential qualifications
• Experience in an educational or academic support role, such as advising, teaching, research, counseling, or academic coaching
• Ability to manage and mentor multiple applicants throughout a competitive admissions cycle, providing guidance tailored to each client’s profile and goals
• Availability during evenings and weekends, with flexibility to accommodate students in different time zones, including international applicants
• Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and ability to track deadlines, document submissions, and evolving application materials
• Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, especially in reviewing and providing feedback on personal statements, optional essays, and résumés
• Willingness to support students through the entire graduate school application cycle, including school list creation, essay review, and interview preparation

Compensation Range

$25.00/hr - $35.00/hr