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.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute individualized plans for students, working closely with the Crimson team
• Maintain expertise in high school curricula, extracurricular activities, summer programs, and standardized test planning to offer informed recommendations
• Guide students and parents towards attainable school goals, selecting best-fit schools of varying competition to maximize acceptance chances
• Maintain regular communication with students and families through various channels such as email
• Facilitate or lead the creation and presentation of marketing materials for seminars or expos in local markets
• Collaborate with local sales teams during initial consultations to educate clients about Crimson's products and services
• Aid in the development and enhancement of Crimson's resources and products

Requirements

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

Skills

• Expertise in US/UK undergraduate admissions consulting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently under pressure and adapt to a fast-paced, growing organization