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Brittany Maschal Consulting is seeking an experienced college admissions counselor and essay coach to join our growing team on a part-time, contractor basis.
This role is ideal for a former admissions officer, high school college counselor, or independent educational consultant who enjoys working directly with students and families and can confidently manage the college search and application process from start to finish.
Our counselors are more than advisors. They serve as strategists, project managers, coaches, editors, and accountability partners. We are looking for someone who can help students develop thoughtful college lists, craft compelling applications, meet deadlines early, and navigate an increasingly complex admissions landscape with confidence.
The majority of our students are high school juniors and seniors applying to a wide range of institutions. A strong candidate will be enthusiastic about helping a student find the best-fit institution regardless of ranking or admit rate.
About Us & Our Philosophy
Our work is grounded in fit over prestige. While we support students applying to highly selective institutions, we are equally passionate about helping students discover colleges and universities where they will thrive academically, socially, and personally. We believe there are hundreds of excellent colleges in the United States, and helping students identify the right match is one of the most important parts of our work.
We expect students to take ownership of the process. Rather than doing the work for them, we provide structure, strategy, accountability, and support so they can develop the skills necessary to navigate complex decisions and advocate for themselves.
Successful counselors on our team bring a clear process and structure to their work while adapting their approach to each student's needs. They are proactive, highly responsive, thoughtful, and willing to roll up their sleeves to help families move forward when challenges arise.
This role is not a good fit for someone who wants to simply answer admissions questions or spend excessive time on Zoom talking. Most of our work, in fact, is asynchronous. We are action-oriented and expect students to work independently. Your role is to help students execute a thoughtful plan from beginning to end.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of experience as an independent educational consultant, college counselor, admissions officer, or a combination of these roles
- Direct experience working one-on-one with students and families throughout the college admissions process
- Deep knowledge of U.S. higher education and college admissions
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Ability to build trust quickly with students and parents
- Comfort managing a caseload independently
- Experience working with students across a broad range of academic profiles and admissions outcomes
- Ability to balance empathy with accountability
- Comfort having difficult conversations with students and parents when expectations need to be recalibrated
- Demonstrated success managing multiple students, deadlines, and competing priorities simultaneously
- Availability during evenings and weekends, particularly during peak admissions season (June-November)
Please do not apply if your experience is limited primarily to students applying to highly selective colleges and universities. Our students apply across the admissions spectrum, and familiarity with a broad range of institutions is essential.
Why Work With Us
- Flexible schedule and fully remote work
- Established systems, timelines, resources, and processes
- Existing student pipeline; no business development or client acquisition required
- Opportunity to collaborate with an experienced team while maintaining autonomy with your students
- Ability to focus on counseling and advising rather than administrative logistics
General Responsibilities
- Guide students and families through the college search and application process
- Develop individualized admissions strategies and application plans
- Facilitate major and extracurricular exploration, including strategic guidance when appropriate
- Create balanced college lists and admissions strategies, including ED, EA, and Regular Decision planning
- Support testing plans and early testing timelines
- Guide students through meaningful college research and outreach to admissions representatives, current students, faculty, and other campus stakeholders
- Help students develop informed college preferences through structured research, reflection, and engagement
- Provide essay strategy, feedback, and editorial review
- Review applications for completeness, accuracy, and strategic positioning
- Advise students on deferral, waitlist, and demonstrated interest strategies when appropriate
- Maintain consistent communication with students and families; exceptional project management is a must
- Track progress and ensure students remain on schedule throughout the admissions process and meet all BMC internal deadlines, which are intentionally set well ahead of actual application deadlines
- Manage expectations around admissions outcomes and help students and families make informed decisions throughout the process
Application Materials
Please submit:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- LinkedIn profile
- Sample college admissions essay showing first draft and final version preferred
- Sample college list and application strategy
- Overview of your counseling process and how you begin work with a new family
- Two references (one parent and one student)
Additional Notes
The strongest candidates will bring both admissions expertise and a genuine interest in mentoring young people through an important period of growth and self-discovery. We are looking for counselors willing to get in the trenches with students and families when needed. Some scrappiness goes a long way in this role.
We need coaches who are proactive, energetic, solutions-oriented, and willing to do what needs to be done to help students move forward. If you prefer a highly structured environment where someone else manages timelines, tasks, and follow-up, this role is unlikely to be a fit.
Pay: $100.00 - $150.00 per hour
Education:
- Master's (Preferred)
Experience:
- college admissions or counseling: 7 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
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Who's Hiring
- Keiser University16
- Everglades University6
- Indiana University4
- Grand Canyon Education4
- Alpharus Health3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in admissions counselor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited institution
- Experience with CRM platforms such as Slate, Salesforce, or Ellucian
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills for recruitment events
- Ability to manage a high-volume prospect pipeline and meet enrollment targets
- Willingness to travel for college fairs, high school visits, and recruitment events
- Familiarity with financial aid processes and enrollment management principles
Tips for Your Admissions Counselor Job Search
Quantify your recruitment funnel results
Admissions counselors are evaluated on pipeline conversion, so your resume needs numbers. Show how many prospective students you contacted, your yield rate improvement, or the size of the territory you managed. Generic phrases like 'assisted with recruitment' won't stand out.
Tailor applications to institution type
A community college, a selective liberal arts school, and a for-profit ed-tech company each have completely different recruitment goals. Read the mission statement and enrollment strategy before applying, then mirror that language in your cover letter and resume objective.
Highlight CRM and student information system experience
Most admissions offices run on platforms like Slate, Salesforce, Ellucian, or Hobsons. If you've used any of these, name them explicitly in your skills section. Hiring managers filter for these tools early, and leaving them out costs you interviews.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists admissions counselor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Admissions interviews almost always include scenarios like 'How would you handle a student who is a poor academic fit but a strong donor prospect?' Practice answers that show you can balance enrollment targets with institutional integrity. Vague answers here are a red flag.
Negotiate travel requirements before accepting
Many admissions counselor roles include heavy fall and spring travel seasons for college fairs and high school visits. Ask directly what the expected travel percentage is, which regions you'd cover, and whether overnight stays are reimbursed before discussing compensation.
Admissions Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most admissions counselors?
The companies hiring the most admissions counselors right now include Keiser University, Everglades University, and Indiana University, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. University systems and ed-tech companies tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many admissions counselor jobs are remote?
About 56% of admissions counselor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote options most common in graduate admissions, online program recruitment, and ed-tech enrollment roles. Traditional undergraduate admissions roles at residential colleges are far less likely to be remote because they require in-person campus tours and local event coverage.
How do you become an admissions counselor?
Start by earning a bachelor's degree in any field, since most employers do not require a specific major. Gain experience through campus ambassador programs, orientation leadership, or student government, which demonstrate firsthand knowledge of the enrollment experience. Apply for entry-level admissions assistant or recruiter roles, learn the CRM your employer uses, and build your territory management and public speaking skills from there.
Can you get an admissions counselor job with little experience?
Yes, many entry-level admissions counselor roles are designed for recent graduates with campus involvement rather than direct professional experience. Hiring managers look for candidates who have led campus tours, worked in orientation, or served as peer mentors, because those roles signal strong communication skills and genuine knowledge of the student experience. Smaller colleges and community colleges are especially open to entry-level candidates.
What does the admissions counselor interview process look like?
Most admissions counselor interviews include a phone or video screen, followed by one or two rounds with the admissions director and HR. Expect scenario questions about handling difficult prospective students, managing competing deadlines, and meeting enrollment goals. Some institutions ask candidates to deliver a short presentation or give a mock campus tour to assess communication style before a final offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to admissions counselor jobs?
You can find and apply to admissions counselor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from institutions and organizations across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and preferred institution type, then apply directly to each listing without being redirected through third-party sites.
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