Join Today: Full-Time College Admissions Consultant

We're looking for a high-impact individual to join our team as a Full-time College Admissions Consultant! Our Remote office provides a state-of-the-art and comfortable workspace. This position requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success. A salary of a competitive salary is offered, reflecting your skills and experience.

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We are a telecommuting-friendly workplace, and this position requires no travel.

The strength of Spark Admissions is in its company culture, which fosters a supportive work environment that is respectful, kind, and collaborative. If you are interested in joining a team of supportive, brilliant, thoughtful, and creative colleagues, we encourage you to apply.

Roles and responsibilities of the admissions consultant will include:
• Meeting one-on-one with high school students and their parents to help guide them through the college admissions process
• Coaching students to reach their full potential vis-a-vis students’ academic, intellectual, and extracurricular profiles
• Supporting students with skill-set development to build their confidence and academic curiosity
• Working closely with students on essay development and providing constructive feedback on essay topics
• Ability to handle high-stress situations and interactions
• Conveying expertise in all areas of college admissions

Skills and background required for this role include:
• An undergraduate or graduate degree from a selective university or admissions experience from a selective university
• A graduate degree, ideally PhD (candidates with degrees in fields like history, literature, languages, and political science have historically thrived at Spark, but we are open to all fields)
• An outgoing, empathetic personality with strong relationship-building skills
• A strong work ethic with a constant desire to exceed expectations
• Proven, exceptional writing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong project management skills
• Comfort working in an entrepreneurial, small-company environment
• Ability to work some evening and weekend hours
• At least five years of work experience or combination of work experience and graduate school

Please do not apply for this role if you do not have the aforementioned skills and background.

Overall, we will favor fit with our culture above all else.

The Spark Admissions Consultant is a full-time, salaried role with a salary range from $70,000 to $110,000 based upon experience, along with bonus potential. Benefits include a strong Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan, dental and vision coverage, generous holiday and vacation package, and ample flexibility of scheduling.

While hours are flexible, please note that the nature of this position requires that we meet with students when they are available: afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

All interested parties, please send a resume and cover letter to the following address: [email protected]. Please craft your cover letter carefully, as only applications with cover letters will be reviewed.

Review of applications will begin on Friday, November 1, 2024. All applications submitted by that date will be considered, but you should not expect a response from Spark Admissions until after that date Apply Job!

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If this role sounds like a perfect fit, don't hesitate. Apply today and let's build the future together.

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