[Remote] Seasonal College Admissions Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Bright Horizons is a company that has been assisting families in achieving their education goals for over 20 years. They are seeking a College Admissions Associate to guide clients through the college admissions process, helping students present their unique strengths and navigate the education system.


Responsibilities

  • Build on your admission experience to work with a diverse group of families at various socioeconomic levels and help them successfully navigate the education system
  • Conduct one-on-one phone counseling sessions on a range of college admissions topics
  • Provide feedback on college application essays
  • Track all work in the online client registration system
  • Part Time hours (a minimum 15 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with the option to flex up to 25 hours a week)
  • Complete additional duties, as assigned

Skills

  • Bachelor's Degree Required
  • Experience in undergraduate college admissions required, college counseling experience is a plus
  • The ability to reach all audiences and meet families where they are in the process
  • High degree of integrity and teamwork, positive and flexible attitude
  • Strong relationship building skills, confident presence, and a professional manner
  • Ability to work independently
  • Access to reliable phone and internet service
  • Experience in the college admissions and/or education counseling fields
  • High degree of accuracy, organization and attention to detail
  • Ability to relate to both students and parents and mediate between them
  • Ability to self motivate and work independently to meet all deadlines, and administrative and client responsibilities
  • Strong editing and writing skills preferred
  • Strong editing and writing skills
  • Ability to fully utilize software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, CRM)
  • Ability to think creatively and strategically

Benefits

  • Spring Health (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • PT/temp will accrue Sick in states as required by law
  • Goal Booster
  • Metro Credit Union
  • Real Estate Advantage
  • The Work Number
  • Leaves of Absence (varies by leave type)
  • Perks at Work
  • Fitness Discounts

Company Overview

  • Bright Horizons provides education and child care to fit the way people learn, live and work today. It was founded in 1986, and is headquartered in Newton, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.brighthorizons.com/.

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