Position Title: College Counselor Location: Remote Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 per year (Full-Time), $32,500 - $42,500 per year (Part-Time) Employment Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Company Size: 51-200 Employees
About the Opportunity:
Interface Education Services (IES) is actively seeking highly qualified candidates with experience in the following areas, each contributing uniquely to the college admissions process. If you have expertise in one or more of these areas, we would love to have you join our dynamic team!
Private High School College Counseling: Experience guiding students through academic and extracurricular planning at private schools, working with students, families, and teachers to help students gain admission to selective universities.
Independent College Counseling: Experience providing one-on-one, personalized college counseling outside of a school setting, offering comprehensive guidance from school selection to application strategy and interview preparation.
Admissions Officer Experience: Experience reviewing applications at selective universities or liberal arts colleges, evaluating candidates for academic rigor and personal achievements, and offering expert insights into what makes a competitive applicant.
This remote position allows you to work with students from anywhere. Full-time counselors will manage a cohort of 18-20 students, while part-time counselors will work with 8-10 students, with hours fluctuating based on the time of year.
As an IES College Counselor, You Will:
Guide middle and high school students through IES’s comprehensive, one-on-one college planning program, which integrates both counseling and project management.
Provide students with tools and resources for holistic development, focusing on social-emotional skills, time management, and communication throughout the college admissions process.
Complete training to master and implement IES’s proprietary college counseling program.
Collaborate with a team of writing coaches, customer service, and application review committees to ensure each student and family feels fully supported during their college journey.
Contribute to the long-term growth of IES by offering feedback and ideas for improving processes and programming.
Participate in regular staff meetings and engage with team members to foster collaboration.
Present to or interview prospective students and families as part of the college counseling process.
Develop and deliver content based on your areas of expertise for IES newsletters, client presentations, and workshops.
Occasionally travel (1-5 times per year) for team-building, recruitment, and professional development events.
A Successful Candidate Will:
Be an excellent writer and communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Demonstrate proactive and independent work habits while contributing to team success.
Stay informed and enthusiastic about the latest trends and news in the college admissions landscape.
Be a collaborative team player, committed to the success of both students and the overall growth of IES.
Remain calm and adaptable under pressure, handling high-pressure situations with ease.
Confidently communicate with families while maintaining professional boundaries to protect the interests of students, counselors, and the team.
Have the flexibility to meet with students during afternoons, evenings, or weekends, especially during peak admissions seasons.
Hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from a selective university or liberal arts college (highly selective preferred).
Uphold NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.
While not required, experience working with international students and/or proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
Every year, tens of thousands of students apply to universities in the United States. Many are brilliant, ambitious, and well-qualified, but are simply missing the necessary access to professional guidance and mentorship. Interface provides this by advising students throughout the application process, including early application strategy, researching American higher education, building strong application essays, preparing for interviews, and much more.
