College Admissions Counselor

Title: College Admissions Counselor Location: New York United States • Part-Time • Locations HQ NYC New York, NY 10017, USA Remote - US Job Details Description The college admissions counselor’s primary role is to provide comprehensive academic and college advising retail services to students with diverse interests and abilities. College Admissions Counselors for The Princeton Review assist students and families with all aspects of the college preparation, search, and application process. The college admissions counselor may also be presented with special projects pertaining to other needs of the organization. 15-30 hours/week during application season (August-December) Major Responsibilities: Under the direction and supervision of The Director of College Admissions Counseling, the college admissions counselor will: • Work with both middle and high school students through all aspects of the college admissions process • Manage time to accommodate a pre-determined caseload of students. Caseloads may vary year-to-year based on company need and counselor availability • Collaborate as part of a two-part team that includes college admissions coaches and other counselors • Deliver college admissions focused webinars, social media events, and assist with other marketing endeavors, as needed and time allows • Assist with the delivery of institutional programming, as needed and time allows Education, Background, Experience & Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree required; higher level degree preferred • A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in admissions at a selective college or university; high school or independent counseling experience also preferred • A deep knowledge of the college admissions and application process with a desire to remain “on trend” in the field of college admissions and counseling • A “people” person who makes others feel at ease, is engaging, flexible, and is collaborative by nature • Exceptional writing skills with a deep knowledge of college essay editing • Exceptional communication and public speaking skills • Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills • Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students • Available to work evenings and weekends, as needed, especially during the application season from August through December • Excellent time management and productivity skills COMPENSATION: • Pay: $50-$100 per hour, based on credentials • The company does not provide benefits for this position Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. About The Princeton Review: The Princeton Review is a leading tutoring, test prep, and college admission services company. Every year, it helps millions of students bound for college and graduate school to achieve their education and career goals through online and in-person courses delivered by a network of more than 4,000 teachers and tutors, online resources, and its more than 150 print and digital books published by Penguin Random House. The company’s Tutor.com brand is one of the largest online tutoring services in the U.S. It comprises a community of thousands of tutors who have delivered more than 19 million one-to-one tutoring sessions. The Princeton Review is headquartered in New York, NY. Follow the company on LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram. The Princeton Review is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Princeton Review’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Princeton Review also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also The Princeton Review’s policy to comply with all applicable laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The Princeton Review is a drug-free workplace. Please note that the above-referenced position can be performed anywhere in the United States except in the following states: Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, Mississippi, New Mexico, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wyoming. Apply tot his job