What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private College Counselor position at ESM Prep?
We call our college counselors Coaches because we believe in a positive growth model for student development. All applicants should be passionate about working with youth and should have previous experience in college counseling and/or college admissions--with tutoring, teaching, and/or coaching a plus.
Overview
ESM Prep is a group of passionate educators founded in 2010. We have created a supportive and dynamic learning environment that fosters growth and success for our students. Today, ESM is part of Guidewell Education, a newly-formed, mission-driven company representing a range of successful legacy brands in the education space. Our family of brands includes College MatchPoint, Summit Education Group, Applerouth Educations, UES, Launch Precollege Labs, and Metro Academic Prep. Together, ESM Prep and these brands provide a wide range of support to students, including academic tutoring, college counseling, executive function coaching, and test preparation.
Job Description
ESM Prep is seeking a Los Angeles-based College Coach to provide organizational and administrative support to Senior Coaches, ensuring a seamless experience for our students and their families. This College Coach will play a key role by working directly with students and with Senior College Coaches on our team to offer guidance through the college application process as well as mentorship devoted to students' social and emotional well-being. This position is ideal for someone eager to grow their skills in college counseling while working on a team alongside experienced senior Coaches.
Our coaches work with students over the course of multiple years, guiding them through all aspects of the college application process. This includes supporting the navigation of the Common App, UT App, UC App, and more; assisting in discussing SAT/ACT testing paths; helping students build well-rounded college lists; supporting students in the development of their college essays; helping manage the academic and extracurricular decisions throughout their high school journey; and most importantly, providing thoughtful mentorship that ensures their social and emotional wellbeing. Our Coaches work together extensively as a tight-knit team, collaborating on best practices and best ways to facilitate student success.
Work Location: Remote, but must be available to work with students on the west coast
Work Hours: Your work hours will be flexible depending on your student's needs and availability, but they will primarily consist of weekday (Monday - Thursday) afternoons/evenings (Pacific time) and some weekends (typically Sunday afternoons).
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- College counseling experience preferred, including researching colleges, submitting applications, writing essays, and other aspects of the application process
- Collaborative spirit, a willingness and ability to work with a team to reach goals together
- Great attention to detail, initiative, and ability to proactively identify ways to support students and Senior Coaches on the team
- Desire to mentor students over the course of multiple years
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation/Benefits:
- $68,000 - $72,000 annual salary
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Benefits include:
- Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous holidays and paid-time-off
- 401-k with company match after one year with the company
- Employee Discount Program
Diversity and Inclusion:
We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with ESM Prep--parents, students, staff, contractors, partners, vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.
The Legal Stuff:
Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. ESM Prep does not discriminate based on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended.
Salary : $68,000 - $72,000
