Admissions Counsellor (US Colleges)

About the role

Crimson Education is a college admissions consulting firm that helps students gain admission to top universities. Strategy Consultants (Admissions Counsellors) partner closely with each student and lead the Crimson team (tutors, mentors, consultants) to build their candidacy through long-term roadmaps and mentoring. The position is full-time and can be remote or in one of the many offices worldwide; part-time candidates (25-30+ hours) with high-demand backgrounds are also considered.

Key responsibilities

• Create individualized admissions plans and execute them with Educational Coordinators, Academic Tutors, Application Consultants and ECL Mentors
• Maintain expert knowledge of high school curricula, extracurriculars, summer programs and standardized tests to recommend admissions strategies
• Use knowledge of universities to help students and parents choose a list of best-fit schools
• Hold formal bi-monthly consulting sessions and share notes and action items with stakeholders
• Keep students and families informed between sessions via email and other channels
• Help develop and present marketing materials for seminars and expositions in local markets
• Work with local sales teams in initial consultations and assist with product and resource development

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from a top 20 US university or Oxbridge (undergraduate admissions consulting background considered)
• Strong preference for US/UK undergraduate admissions consulting experience
• Experience in education, coaching, tutoring or admissions consulting preferred
• Passion for coaching young adults and appreciation of global perspectives

Required skills

• Planning and organization; project management, event coordination and product management experience a plus
• Strong written and oral communication and stakeholder management
• Ability to work independently under pressure in a fast-paced organization

What we offer

• Rapidly growing start-up with a flexible working environment
• Internal promotions and role changes made up 33% of recruitment last year
• $1,000 NZD ($600 USD) individual training budget per year
• Psychologist on staff and regular fireside chats and workshops
• Feedback culture based on Radical Candor