IVY League Essay Coach (FT) - Remote Job at Vanguard College Prep, Remote

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  • Vanguard College Prep
  • Remote

Job Description

About us:

Passionate about writing and helping students tell their stories? Vanguard College Prep is seeking talented Essay Specialists to guide high schoolers through the college application process—offering expert editing, strategic insight, and creative support as they craft powerful, authentic essays.

As an Essay Specialist, you will be expected to:

  • Provide asynchronous revision and feedback to high school students on their application essays
  • Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays
  • Collaborating with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work along the way.
  • Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students' production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked. 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher from a Top 20 U.S. University
  • Ideally a minimum of 2 years working in College Admissions
  • Flexible schedule on work days and a willingness to work evenings and weekends, especially during the busy season of August-December 
  • Can work 30 - 40 hours a week
  • Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language
  • Access to a reliable internet connection and a private workspace without noise or distraction

The ideal candidate will also possess some or all of the following:

  • A degree in a communication-based field (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.) 
  • Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing 
  • Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing to meet organizational standards
  • Experience in the college preparation service industry 
  • Experience instructing remotely, using tools such as Google Hangout, Google Drive, and Google Classroom
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students' progress

Why you want to be an Essay Specialist with Vanguard College Prep:

  • Paid training and professional development, including paid prep work and staff meetings
  • Distinctive and individualized approach to creative writing and expression with a strong track record of producing top-tier written work 
  • Elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from Ivy League and top universities across the nation who are passionate about fostering student success 
  • Quickly-growing start-up environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and mentorship

Compensation:

  • Starting Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill
  • Hourly rate applies to all prep work, editing, professional development, backend projects, and staff meetings. You are paid for every minute you work!

About Us:

At Vanguard College Prep, we guide ambitious high school students toward achieving their college and career goals. We specialize in personalized admissions counseling, standardized test preparation, and long-term academic mentoring for families who expect the highest standard of service. Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential by helping them navigate the increasingly competitive U.S. and international admissions landscape.

Job Tags

Remote job, Hourly pay, Contract work, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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