College Counselor

About

Early Bird College is a startup that believes in elevating strengths and expanding opportunities—from aspiration to admission. We offer a single, AI-powered ecosystem that unifies every stage of the college planning experience by combining technology with expert human guidance for a seamless and personalized journey.

Our premium subscription unlocks access to our Expert Marketplace, including College Counselors who are experts in the field of college admissions. While our platform provides the structure and information necessary to understand the process, College Counselors help bring it to life for families looking for an additional layer of support.

About This Role

We’re looking for a College Counselor to join our growing company. This person will operate as an admissions expert who will guide students and families through the application process, building off the foundation of knowledge and organization provided through the Early Bird platform to build out personalized support for individual students and families. The depth and breadth of the work will depend on the student and family's needs, ranging from single sessions to sustained long-term working relationships.

You’ll work closely with a national team of counselors, writing coaches, academic and test prep tutors, and Early Bird team members to support students and families. In addition to compensation, you will have opportunities for networking and advancement within the company, specifically as we build out regional teams and an expanding organizational hierarchy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Meet the unique and variable needs of students and families, including but not limited to:

    • Academic planning and guidance

    • Standardized testing planning and guidance

    • Extracurricular planning and guidance

    • College list building

    • Application strategy

    • Narrative crafting

    • Application completion

    • Essay strategy

    • Decision support

  • Schedule via Calendly and conduct video calls via Zoom with students and parents interested in working with you.

  • Provide summaries of marketplace interactions for both student and parent use, as well as company records.

  • Attend group check-in calls twice per semester.

  • Promote and market both Early Bird College and College Counseling roles across social media.

  • Adhere to Early Bird College’s Rules of Engagement.

What We’re Looking For

  • Passionate and proactive college counselors with a genuine interest in our mission.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a knack for turning complex challenges into elegant solutions.

  • Agile and open mindset, willing and able to work in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit, eager to work as part of our small, dedicated team.

  • Ability to thrive in an early-stage, ambiguous, fast-paced startup environment.

  • Early Bird College will also be looking to promote active, engaged, and qualified individuals to Regional Senior College Counselor roles or the Director of College Counselors, so ambition and desired interest in growing the role is a plus.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience working in the College Admissions field. Work as a College Counselor (either private or in a school setting) preferred.

  • Ability to take video calls in a professional location and with reasonable privacy. Access to a working, reliable computer and high-speed internet connectivity is essential.

  • Availability to schedule and execute a reasonable volume of meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

  • This is a 1099 position and can be supplementary to other full-time positions.

  • Compensation range: Compensation will be 50% of revenue generated, with two main formats:

    • 50% of “a la carte, hourly” sessions

    • 50% of retainer contracts

      • Current starting rates are $150/hr or $1,000/package, respectively

      • Our priority is to keep rates reasonable for our families and compensation strong for our employees, but rates are subject to change.

Additional Perks

  • Ability to create your own schedule.

  • Opportunities for advancement.

  • Access to industry-leading resources and information.

  • Contribute to the shaping of a platform designed to bridge the gap for millions of families and make a difference in people’s lives.

  • Experience working in a startup culture.

How to Apply

Please fill out the Google Application found here. Upon receipt of your application, if selected, you will be invited to an interview to learn more about your candidacy.

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