College Admissions Specialist

Novel Prep

College Admissions Specialist

Irvine, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Job Overview

    We are seeking a College Admissions Specialist with a strong academic background in English to support students applying to U.S. colleges and universities. This role focuses exclusively on editing, feedback, and writing coaching—not ghostwriting—to help students improve clarity, structure, and authenticity in their application essays while fully complying with U.S. academic integrity standards.

    Key Responsibilities

    Edit and provide written feedback on college application essays, including Personal Statements and Supplemental Essays

    Guide students in developing their own ideas, voice, and narrative through structured feedback and questioning

    Improve essay organization, coherence, tone, grammar, and style while preserving student authorship

    Ensure all feedback complies with academic honesty policies (no writing on behalf of students, no fabrication of content)

    Tailor feedback to specific university prompts and admissions expectations

    Manage a full-time caseload and meet internal quality and turnaround standards

    Collaborate with admissions counselors and internal teams as needed

    Required Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree or higher in English (required)

    Exceptional written English proficiency and advanced editing skills

    Strong understanding of academic writing, narrative structure, and argument development

    Ability to coach and guide students without providing written answers

    High attention to detail, professionalism, and ethical standards

    Authorized to work in the United States

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience with U.S. college admissions essays or academic editing

    Background in education, writing instruction, journalism, or publishing

    Experience working with multilingual or international students

    Familiarity with Common App and U.S. university application processes