College Admissions Counselor – Part-Time

HelloCollege

Part-time college counselor guiding HelloCollege families through selective US admissions. Managing student caseloads, counseling sessions, workshops, and college-planning milestones remotely.

Posted 8/18/2026part-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in college counseling and admissions strategies, with a strong focus on guiding students from diverse backgrounds through the college planning process. Proficient in managing student caseloads and facilitating workshops while maintaining effective communication with families and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

College Counseling CertificationExperience With Ivy League College CounselingKnowledge Of Selective US CollegesStrong Written And Verbal Communication SkillsProficiency With Microsoft Office And Google Drive

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Hard Skills

College Admissions StrategiesCase ManagementPrioritizationAttention To DetailPublic SpeakingEvent FacilitationResearch SkillsBlog Writing

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

HelloCollege PortalMicrosoft OfficeGoogle Drive

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s DegreeCollege Counseling Certification

Industry Keywords

Selective College AdmissionsTop 25 UniversitiesTop 50 UniversitiesDiverse BackgroundsLearning Differences

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide a caseload of students and families through the HelloCollege program
Ensure students complete the program and achieve their college planning goals
Manage up to 50 students according to the HelloCollege program blueprint and service-level agreements
Provide recommendations on admissions strategies based on curricula, extracurriculars, leadership choices, summer programs, and standardized test planning
Conduct formal consulting sessions with students bi-monthly and share notes and action items with stakeholders
Build positive, lasting relationships with families
Maintain communication with students and families outside formal sessions
Track communications and milestones in the HelloCollege portal
Facilitate up to four online workshops per month
Maintain knowledge of higher education and college planning trends
Participate in team meetings, knowledge sharing, shadowing, and mentoring
Contribute to referrals, testimonials, consultations, online reviews, company culture, and growth
Perform additional duties such as blog posts and research projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Part-time availability averaging 25–30 hours per week when caseload is full
Master’s degree or College Counseling certification highly recommended
Experience with highly selective and Ivy League college counseling, college admissions, school counseling, or student advising is required
Experience helping students gain admission to Top 25 and Top 50 universities is required
Ability to support affluent, high-achieving clientele
Extensive knowledge of selective and highly selective US colleges and universities nationwide
Ability to work with students and parents from diverse academic, ethnic/racial, and financial backgrounds
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate and build relationships with diverse stakeholders
Strong case management, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills
Willingness to perform additional duties such as blog posts and research projects
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Drive (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Ability to quickly learn new programs and systems
Public speaking and event facilitation experience is a plus
Must be available for evening work between 3pm–9pm PST
Must work 1–2 Saturdays per month during application season (August–November)
Applicants in MST or PST time zones are preferred
Experience working with students with learning differences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus incentives for referrals and reviews
Opportunity to earn extra income by conducting college planning consultations with prospective families