Signature Counselor - Collegewise

About the role

Collegewise is looking for people who are excited not just about the job, but about finding the right fit within it. We believe the college admissions process should be an exciting journey for families, not an anxiety-inducing rite of passage. This fully remote position requires applicants to reside (and be eligible to work) in the U.S. and to work with students based in the Pacific timezone as a standard part of their caseload.

Who We Are

Collegewise is a college counseling company that helps high school students confidently navigate their journey to college. Since 1999, we’ve helped more than 35,000 students apply and get accepted to schools—sometimes famous, often not—that they’re excited to attend. We do it all with the right mix of advice, encouragement, and occasional cheerleading, backed by data and experience, to ensure each student’s college admissions process goes smoothly and thoughtfully. Our work extends beyond enrolled students; we speak in public, write, and constantly look for ways to spread relevant college planning information to anyone who needs it.

Three Tracks, One Mission

Collegewise counselors all do the same essential work: help students build authentic, meaningful high school experiences, develop differentiated applications that reflect who they genuinely are, find colleges that are the right fit for them, and help their families breathe a little easier along the way. We serve families through different models, and the right track depends on how you work best and where your strengths shine.

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone who’d rather be challenged by something important than phone it in for something mundane.
• Someone who wants to commit to a calling that matters, with high expectations of yourself, your job, and your employer.
• Someone who understands parents and their high school-aged students and has run in the circles you’re seeking to serve, as a high school counselor/director, or a professional who’s worked closely with those populations.
• A continuous learner who believes that college counseling is a craft that needs to be nurtured and put to the very best use to help kids.
• Someone who wins people over easily and earns trust quickly, whether working with coworkers, meeting with a student about a college list, or talking to a concerned parent on the phone.
• Someone who believes in the vision of Collegewise and wants to empower students to identify and reach their goals (for college and beyond), acting as a supportive guide to students and their families.
• Bonus: experience working at a highly selective college in admissions, academic advising, or student affairs.

Compensation

• Signature Counselor: $75,000+, with additional potential bonus based on caseload.
• Compensation grows with your counselor level, discussed openly during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) — eligibility at 1 year
• Paid parental leave
• Flexible PTO, paid sick time, 10 paid company holidays, Wiser Relief Days, and Summer Fridays
• NACAC membership, sponsored by Collegewise
• Professional development resources and ongoing training

Location

Remote. Applicants must reside and be eligible to work in the U.S. The role includes students based in the Pacific timezone as a standard part of your caseload, so availability during those hours is a must.

Start Date

We're hoping to bring new counselors as soon as possible, but we can be flexible for the right person.