Remote College Admissions Advisor

Role Overview

Join a mission-driven team as a Remote College Admissions Advisor and help students navigate the complex journey of higher education. This is an opportunity to support students from diverse backgrounds by offering personalized admissions guidance, strategic planning, and application coaching. In this fully remote position, you'll play a critical role in shaping academic futures while enjoying the flexibility to work from anywhere. You’ll work with high school students, transfer applicants, and adult learners, guiding them toward schools that match their academic, financial, and personal goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide prospective students through every stage of the college application process.
• Conduct one-on-one consultations to assess academic goals and school preferences.
• Assist in preparing compelling personal statements and essays.
• Review and critique application materials for accuracy and effectiveness.
• Help students develop timelines and application strategies tailored to their interests.
• Provide feedback on resumes, extracurriculars, and recommendation letter strategies.
• Stay updated on admissions trends, scholarship opportunities, and university criteria.
• Deliver virtual workshops or webinars on college planning and essay writing.
• Maintain detailed records of student progress, advising notes, and follow-up plans.
• Communicate clearly with students and their families to manage expectations and deadlines effectively.
• Help students research academic programs, financial aid packages, and housing options.
• Prepare reports on advising outcomes and track student milestones.

Work Environment and Culture

Flexible and Supportive Setting

This remote role offers a balanced, supportive, and growth-oriented environment. You’ll be part of a collaborative virtual team dedicated to student success. Weekly team check-ins, peer mentoring, and ongoing training ensure you’re never working in isolation.

Autonomy and Balance

While working from home, you’ll have the autonomy to design your schedule and the tools needed to perform at your best. Advisors typically set their hours based on availability and the student's time zone. Our team values empathy, accountability, and transparent communication.

Tools and Technology

Platforms and Software

• Secure video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Google Meet)
• Cloud-based CRM for tracking interactions, appointments, and progress
• Cloud storage tools such as shared folders and secure file hubs
• Productivity tools, including Trello, Slack, Notion, and Google Workspace
• Online scheduling tools (Calendly, Acuity) for managing student bookings
• Learning management tools for webinars, worksheets, and student resources

Required Skills and Qualifications

Core Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in college advising, guidance counseling, or admissions
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong understanding of U.S. college admissions and financial aid processes
• Experience supporting students with diverse academic and cultural backgrounds
• Excellent time management skills and multitasking abilities
• Technological fluency with standard remote tools and platforms
• Empathetic, student-centered approach to advising
• Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset for problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Skills That Enhance Success

• Background in higher education consulting or non-profit college access programs
• Experience working with first-generation college students
• Familiarity with Common App, Coalition App, FAFSA, CSS Profile
• Bilingual or multilingual proficiency is a plus
• Knowledge of alternative admissions pathways and international applications

Why This Role Matters

Meaningful Impact

As a College Admissions Advisor, you don’t just help students submit forms—you help them envision their future. Many students you’ll support may not have access to high-quality guidance elsewhere. Your insight, encouragement, and strategy can change the trajectory of their lives.

Real Change

This role enables you to break barriers to higher education. Whether you’re helping a student craft their first essay or strategizing a path for financial aid, your work creates tangible outcomes—acceptances, scholarships, and the chance at a better life. You empower learners with the confidence and clarity to pursue their dreams.

Compensation and Flexibility

Benefits

• Annual salary: $51,441
• 100% remote position with home-office flexibility
• Flexible hours that adapt to student needs and your availability
• Option for performance-based bonuses tied to advising milestones
• Access to company-provided tools and virtual workspace subscriptions
• Paid virtual training sessions and professional learning credits

Opportunities for Growth

Career Development

• Regular opportunities for skill development through internal training programs
• Leadership tracks are available for experienced advisors to manage regional teams.
• Options to specialize in financial aid advising, transfer admissions, or essay coaching
• Get involved in resource development—webinar hosting, blog writing, or toolkits.
• Participate in shaping future services and student engagement models

Call to Action

Your Impact Begins Now

Are you passionate about higher education? Do you thrive when helping others succeed? If you're a proactive communicator with an empathetic approach and a strong understanding of the college admissions process, we encourage you to apply.

This is more than a job—it’s a mission. Join us in building more innovative and inclusive pathways to college and changing the way students experience educational guidance.

Apply Today

Make a real difference from wherever you are. Help students dream big—and achieve even bigger.

Apply now and help shape tomorrow’s college success stories.