Job Description

COLLEDGE LLC – APPLICATION SPECIALIST

POSITION DESCRIPTION

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 31ST, 2021

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At Colledge, we’re all about helping students get into the right college, and we’re looking for 2-3 application specialists to help students through this important stage of the college admissions process.

We are a dynamic, growing, high-end college admissions consulting firm. As part of our individualized, deep dive into the college admissions process, we offer students guidance and support on all aspects of their college applications.

The ideal candidates will have experience working with high school students or college students on academic subjects. Clear communication, the ability to listen well, work as a team, reliable wi-fi, and strong organizational skills are a must. A four-year degree is required.

The application specialist will work directly with and under the supervision of Colledge’s Director of Admission Services. We offer detailed, compensated training, a flexible schedule, and reasonable, per-hour compensation. Sessions with students take place on weeknights and weekends, and hours will average 5-8 hours per week during the application season.

The APPLICATION SPECIALIST will play a critical role in serving students by:

• demonstrating interest in working one-on-one with students
• thinking creatively about how to improve a student’s application, resume, and activities section
• commanding calm, clear, efficient student meetings to get the work done well and on time
• communicating updates and milestones with team members

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MAY 31ST BY END OF DAY PST, with a start date in early July 2021. Interviews will be held virtually.

LOCATION: Los Angeles area preferred. We are virtual, so working from home is the norm.

SALARY RANGE: Independent Contractor Hourly Rate: $30-35

TO APPLY: Submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, AND REFERENCES VIA EMAIL TO INFO@THECOLLEDGE.ORG.

HTTPS://THECOLLEDGE.ORG/CAREERS/

Colledge LLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Company Description

Colledge is a college admissions consulting service, providing students and families with individualized, expert guidance on navigating the college admissions process. Founded by Jenny Umhofer, a seasoned college admissions professional, Colledge helps students:

1. Identify higher education goals
2. Design a comprehensive college admissions plan
3. Make smart, college-oriented choices in high school
4. Select potential colleges and universities
5. Navigate the college admissions process
6. Create a compelling college application and essay
7. Assess financial aid options for college
8. Make the right college decision Through carefully designed exercises, Colledge assesses the unique, individual gifts and interests of each student. Colledge offers individually tailored advice rooted in more than a decade of college admissions experience at prestigious colleges and universities.