Empowerly

College Admissions Counselor, Fluent in Mandarin

Empowerly

part-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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About the role

  • Keep up to date with current college admission changes.
  • Available for 20-25 students with flexibility based on schedule and bandwidth.
  • Advise students about extracurriculars that expand interests and may potentially present leadership opportunities.
  • Help students with meaningful summer plans by applying to internships, explore competitions, research opportunities, and community service options.
  • Create a plan for standardized testing that includes strategies for improving scores and help decide which tests are appropriate.
  • Help create college lists, rate colleges for students (reach, target, and safety), and offer tips for college visits.
  • Guidance through the entire application process: personal statement, activities, resume, recommendation letters, essay review and edits, utilizing research when necessary, reviewing entire application materials before submitting.
  • Strategizing plan for early action, early decision, regular decision as well as waitlisted strategies and college choice guidance.
  • Discuss financial aid resources and guidance as well as merit scholarship resources.
  • Prepare for sessions in advance, be on time, log sessions in a timely manner, stay in touch with students, maintain a healthy relationship with parents, and include parents in all communications.
  • Support a wide range of students, including; transfer, undergrad, post graduate, and international.
  • Attend monthly team meetings.
  • Utilize resources available within Empowerly to provide optimal advice for all students.
  • Monitor Empowerly email account and Slack account for up-to-date Empowerly communications.

Requirements

  • Fluent in Mandarin and comfortable speaking and writing in Mandarin to students and families
  • Graduate from a top 50 national university (advanced degrees like MD, PhD, MBA, JD, or Masters are a plus)
  • Experience as a college counselor for high school students, with a track record of acceptances into a top 50 national university
  • Have consistent availability in the afternoons (after 3:00 p.m.) and/or on weekends to meet with students.
  • Possess passion for education, talent for teaching, essay writing, and essay editing.
  • Possess exceptional oral and written communication skills
  • Able to plan around and meet deadlines
  • Possess dedication to client service
  • Able to commit to students for multi-year packages
Benefits
  • Employees receive personalized college and career counseling training
  • Opportunity to shape the future of education technology
  • Work with a diverse group of talented professionals
  • Flexible work schedule based on availability and student needs
  • Monthly team meetings for professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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