Full-Service College Counselor & Essay Editor

Overview:

Blue Stars Admissions Consulting, a premier Bay Area consultancy in its 14th year, seeks a highly skilled and dynamic Full-Service College Counselor & Essay Editor for high-achieving (mostly STEM) students. The majority of our students are focused on subjects such as computer science, AI, robotics, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, and research in the natural sciences. The ideal candidate will have an impressive background working with STEM students, a proven track record in coaching competitive students for successful admission to Ivy League and other elite colleges, and excitement about participating in our consultative sales process. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive college counseling services, including but not limited to: development of interests, summer planning, volunteering, time-management, and student essay editing, to a diverse range of students aiming for top-tier colleges (e.g., Stanford, Harvard, etc.).
• Maintain exceptional client management skills, ensuring high satisfaction levels among families and students, and generating positive referrals.
• Demonstrate familiarity with current academic and industry topics in STEM, staying several steps ahead in guiding students on majors and careers.
• Be proactive in researching and updating STEM resources for students, particularly in summer programs and volunteer opportunities.
• Show administrative efficiency by accurately managing student records, collaborative tasks, and other administrative tasks.
• Nurture leads through our sales funnel & partner with the company CEO to close sales (leads are generated by the marketing team).
• Continuously develop professional skills and knowledge, independently and through company-provided training.

Experience and Skill Requirements:

• A superior academic record from a top 100 college or university, preferably in STEM.
• At least 3 years of experience in admissions, college counseling, or related fields.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple student cases with meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with sales, particularly for a boutique service.
• Strong communication skills, with a track record of effectively guiding both students and parents.
• Proficiency in digital tools (Google Docs, Sheets, Chat, Zoom, Asana, AI), and adaptability to new technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team, adhering to company standards and protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the San Francisco Bay Area educational landscape and overall high-achieving culture.
• A certificate in college counseling from a reputable program such as UCLA or Berkeley Extension
• Experience in consultative sales and eagerness to contribute to sales efforts.

Work Schedule and Location:

• Ability to schedule meetings with parents and students during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Remote work with a preference for candidates located in or familiar with the San Francisco Bay Area.

How your career will progress at Blue Stars

• Top earners with the company 5+ years and active in sales can expect to earn approximately $100K for an average of 35 hours of work per week. 

Blue Stars team members are paid at a higher rate than counselors at most other agencies. You will be compensated in three ways: 

1. For your client work, you are compensated on a per-project basis.
2. For marketing, professional development, team meetings, and training activities, you are compensated at an hourly rate.
3. Through sales commissions (which can significantly increase your earnings!).

Office hours are flexible and non-traditional. There is a fair amount of flexibility in terms of the counselor/editor’s exact schedule. It is mandatory to be available one weekend day. 

You’ll start out being trained in our methodology and culture through a certification and apprenticeship program led by senior academic staff, as well as the company’s founder, an active philosopher and artist who has designed a systematic framework for our practice. You will be assigned a mentor for ongoing professional development with the aim of advancing to the next level of Blue Stars professionalism and becoming an independently operating counselor at Blue Stars after 1-2 years of service. 

Application Process:

Please respond to: careers@bluestars.us with a resume, a cover letter expressing the reasons for your interest in this role, and a response to this question: “What are you reading, viewing, listening to, and/or paying attention to these days?” 

If we are interested in your candidacy, we’ll reach out to you for a screening interview. If you don’t hear from us within one week, it means we’re probably not the best fit, and we wish you the best in your search. 

Blue Stars Admissions Consulting is an equal opportunity employer.