Undergraduate College Admissions Advisor

Ivy Link is seeking an experienced college admissions counselor to guide students and families through the college admissions process, as well as manage individual projects relating to college admissions. Candidates must demonstrate a strong interest in and strategic knowledge of current admissions standards and academic and other offerings, particularly with respect to colleges in the United States. Importantly, Ivy Link has long recognized that each of our students has unique academic and personal qualities that call for custom-tailored solutions and advice. Accordingly, we seek a counselor who values our students individually and can apply bespoke counseling that is inspiring and innovative. This position comes with the potential to grow into more senior roles at Ivy Link.

Qualifications:
Candidates must demonstrate: (1) superb communication skills, especially in writing and editing; (2) strong aptitude for research and creative problem-solving; (3) attention to detail, coupled with excellent organization and planning abilities; and (4) at minimum, a Bachelor of Arts or Science degree.

Candidates must also have a minimum of 3 years experience working in at least one of the following areas: (1) an undergraduate admissions office of a selective U.S. college; (2) college counseling office at a selective high school; and/or (3) advising international students or recruited athletes.

Responsibilities

  • Work directly with students in grades 8 - 12 to craft comprehensive and bespoke admissions strategies

  • Regularly meet with assigned students and provide progress reports to parents

  • Coach students through independent projects and extra-curricular development

  • Mentor students in developing and/or improving executive skills such as organization, research, and time management

  • Work with students through the brainstorm and editing processes for internship, scholarship, and college application essays

  • Conduct research to stay current with admissions trends among top U.S. colleges

  • Assist with the upkeep of admissions-related databases, including but not limited to academic contests and awards, summer programs, and internships

Who you are…

  • A good communicator. You get your point across. You use email, text, phone calls, etc. to reach people. You are responsive. You have good phone manners. You’re a stickler for good grammar and writing. You appreciate nice infographics because a picture is worth a thousand words.

  • A person of integrity. People respect you for your honesty, reliability, and trustworthiness. You are forthcoming about what you don’t know, and you are open to improvement. You admit mistakes and work to fix them.

  • Respectful. You deserve respect and are respectful of others. You value differences and work to build bridges to achieve common goals.

  • High energy. You are enthusiastic about life and work (even if you face setbacks now and again). You energize others and you possess a can-do attitude in the face of inevitable challenges. You don’t let one annoying person or instance ruin your day.

  • Intellectually curious. You want to grow and learn. You like to challenge yourself to find creative solutions to difficult problems.

Application Instructions
Please complete our application questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/kSdh3KwPf8YgQ6hCA

Please also be prepared to provide a cover letter and resume detailing your counseling experience and salary requirements. Do not send us a resume or cover letter until we reach out to you and request them.