Part-Time Graduate & Medical School Admissions Counselor

Mosaic College Prep is partnering with a hospital-based nonprofit research internship program to support undergraduate students preparing to apply to medical and graduate programs in the sciences.

We are seeking experienced counselors and admissions professionals to help students navigate the application process for MD, MD/PhD, and PhD programs. Many of these students are first-generation college students who are navigating the medical and graduate school admissions landscape without the benefit of established family or professional guidance in these fields.

This is an opportunity to work with ambitious, research-oriented students as they clarify their goals, develop competitive application strategies, and learn to present their academic and research experiences compellingly.

Responsibilities

• Advise students on identifying and targeting medical and graduate programs aligned with their academic backgrounds, research interests, and long-term goals.
• Guide students through the application process, helping them understand the distinct expectations and selection criteria for MD, MD/PhD, and PhD programs.
• Review application materials, including statements of purpose, research statements, and secondary applications providing thoughtful, actionable feedback.
• Help students effectively communicate their academic interests, research experiences, accomplishments, and motivations throughout their applications.
• Develop and deliver presentations and workshops on the medical and graduate school admissions process, including essay writing, helping students better understand and navigate what can be an unfamiliar landscape.

Ideal Qualifications

• Professional experience advising students applying to highly selective medical school and/or science-based graduate programs.
• Familiarity with MD, MD/PhD, and PhD admissions processes and selection criteria.
• Experience reviewing graduate or medical school applications, ideally from an admissions or application-review perspective.
• Previous experience working in medical school, graduate school, or research program admissions is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of academic research pathways and the expectations of competitive science-based programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence and comfort presenting information to groups of students.
• Experience working with first-generation college students is a plus.

Position Details

• Compensation: $100–$120 per hour, commensurate with experience.
• Location: Remote.
• Schedule: Part-time, with flexibility based on program needs.
• Engagement: A combination of individualized student counseling, application review, and group presentations/workshops.