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Leland

PhD Programs Coach

Leland

PhD Programs Coach working with students from application through defense. Supporting students in their doctoral journey and building a high-quality experience virtually.

Posted 7/17/2026contractRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in guiding doctoral students through the admissions process and research demands, with a focus on structured support for dissertation proposals and defense preparation.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD CompletionAdvising ExperienceCoaching ExperienceResearch Design GuidanceData Analysis Support

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Hard Skills
Essay EditingApplication StrategyDissertation Proposal StructuringData Collection Guidance
Soft Skills
Structured ApproachInterpersonal Communication
Industry Keywords
Doctoral JourneyAdmissions ProcessLetters of Recommendation CoordinationVirtual Sessions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work with students throughout their doctoral journey, from application through defense
  • Guide students through school selection and application strategy
  • Edit essays and secondary applications
  • Coordinate letters of recommendation and resume review for prospective applicants
  • Support students already in a program, including guidance on research design, data collection, and data analysis
  • Structure a strong dissertation proposal and prepare for defense
  • Set own hours and rates
  • Host sessions virtually

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Completed a PhD
  • Prior advising or coaching experience
  • A clear, structured approach to helping students navigate both the admissions process and the demands of doctoral research

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • The chance to join a world-class team helping people achieve their career and educational dreams
  • Work in a collaborative, high-energy environment where your contributions have a direct impact
  • Operate in a fast-paced, AI-native environment