College MatchPoint is hiring college consultants (including a senior consultant) to join our rapidly expanding team. As a consultant, you will guide a caseload of 40-60 students through the college planning and application process. You will join a team of intelligent, passionate, caring, relentless professionals who are deeply committed to helping students. We will provide you with all the tools you need to succeed, including administrative support, billing, a project management platform, and marketing. You will follow our proven model of success, which includes the most current technology tools combined with good old-fashioned client care. We are currently looking for part-time and full-time virtual consultants.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coach 40-60 students through the college planning process using the College MatchPoint system
• Advise students on their high school academic and extracurricular choices
• Manage student deadlines throughout the college application process
• Develop key relationships in your area to generate additional client base
• Attend professional development events to continuously increase your knowledge of the college planning process
• Write articles for the College MatchPoint newsletter and blog
• Represent College MatchPoint at conferences and community events
• Visit at least 25 colleges per year

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred)
• 3+ years experience in college counseling or college admissions or related field
• Commitment to the positive development of students and their families
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Excellent presentation skills
• Good sense of humor
• Highest ethical standards
• Ability to work nights and weekends, as well as occasional travel
• Membership in IECA, HECA, or NACAC, (or eligibility for membership)
  

Salary range: $60,000 - $75,000 for consultant and $75,000 - $95,000 for senior consultants, based on experience.
We also provide professional development and a full range of employee benefits including health insurance, dental insurance, retirement plan matching, and generous vacation days.

Hours: We work student hours: afternoons, early evenings, and one weekend day.

Application process: Please send your resume and cover letter. In the cover letter, let us know who you are and why you are interested in joining our team. Don't be shy in your cover letter- we want to know why families would trust you to guide their students and what experience you have had that prepares you for this work. Our screening process will include an initial phone call, an in-person interview, reference requests, and a group interview.

Contact: Resumes should be sent to lisa@collegematchpoint.com (no phone calls please)