Admissions Counsellor (US Colleges)

About the role

Strategy Consultants (Admissions Counsellors) at Crimson Education are responsible for providing personalized admissions strategies to students. They collaborate with the Crimson team to develop long-term roadmaps and mentoring programs to enhance students' candidacy through the application process. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree from a top 20 US university or Oxbridge, with a strong preference for experience in US/UK undergraduate admissions consulting.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute individualized plans for students, working closely with the Crimson team
• Maintain expertise in high school curricula, extracurricular activities, summer program applications, and standardized test planning to provide informed recommendations
• Guide students and parents towards attainable school goals, helping them select best-fit schools of varying competition
• Maintain regular communication with students and families through various channels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a top 20 US university or Oxbridge (with special consideration for undergraduate admissions consulting backgrounds)
• Strong preference for experience with US/UK undergraduate admissions consulting
• Passion for coaching young adults and appreciation of global perspectives
• Superior planning and organizational skills; experience in project management, event coordination, and product management a plus
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience in education, coaching, tutoring, and admissions consulting preferred

Skills

• Expertise in US/UK undergraduate admissions consulting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Superior planning and organizational skills
• Experience in project management, event coordination, and product management
• Passion for coaching young adults
• Ability to work independently under pressure
• Flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced, growing organization