Undergraduate College Admissions Counselor (Part-Time)
About IvyWise
IvyWise is a premier global educational consultancy serving high-achieving students and families navigating the most competitive college admissions processes in the U.S. and abroad. Our counseling team includes former admissions officers and experienced school-based counselors who bring expert insight and disciplined judgment to individualized student work.
About the Role
IvyWise is seeking a Part-Time Undergraduate College Admissions Counselor to work directly with a limited number of students during the admissions cycle. This role is designed for experienced admissions professionals who want to remain active in student advising without assuming a full-time caseload or broader firm-wide responsibilities.
Part-time counselors focus primarily on direct student guidance and application execution, while participating selectively in collaboration and team engagement as required during peak admissions periods.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide one-on-one college admissions guidance to high school students (grades 8–12)
Support students through application strategy and execution, including college selection, essays, and positioning
Offer informed, ethical guidance grounded in prior admissions decision-making experience
Participate in select case discussions or peer reviews during the admissions season
Maintain timely, professional communication with students, families, and IvyWise colleagues
Complete required documentation and time tracking related to assigned students
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following criteria to be considered:
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum of three (3) years of direct experience in the undergraduate admissions office of a highly selective U.S. college or university, with responsibility for application review
Experience advising high school students through the college admissions process
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent organization and attention to detail
Professional discretion and commitment to confidentiality
Reliability, accountability, and ethical judgment
Preferred Background
Experience in a selective high school or private college counseling setting
Undergraduate or graduate degree from a highly selective U.S. institution
Prior experience reviewing STEM and Arts applicants
Experience working with international students and families
Multilingual candidates encouraged (Spanish, French, Portuguese, or Mandarin)
Work Expectations
Part-time, remote role with a defined and limited caseload
Flexibility required: evening and weekend availability especially during peak admissions seasons, to align with our clients’ availability
Participation in required seasonal team meetings
Why This Role
Flexible opportunity to continue high-level admissions counseling work
Focused student engagement without administrative or business-development responsibilities
Collaboration with a highly experienced team of former admissions professionals
Competitive part-time compensation aligned with experience and caseload
Apply here.
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