BS/MD College Admissions Consultant, Quad - Remote

About Inspira Education

Inspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. 

As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide. 

As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer).

The Role

We are looking for a BS/MD College Admissions Consultant with previous experience on an admissions committee and a passion for guiding students through the application process. As a BS/MD College Admissions Consultant with our organization, your primary responsibility will be to assist students in excelling in all aspects of the application process. Your goal is to work individually with students to identify their weaknesses, boost their confidence, and improve their overall application. You will closely mentor students, monitor their academic progress, and guide them through the application process, ultimately helping them reach their desired school. This role is crucial to our organization's dedication to providing exceptional academic support and aiding students in reaching their educational aspirations. This role can be located anywhere in the United States or Canada.

Responsibilities

• Work with prospective students applying to pre-medical programs, helping them identify opportunities to build their profile for college and draft compelling application documents
• Manage relationships with college applicants and families while providing strategic and tactical guidance on school selection, essays, resumes, recommendations, interviews, and the overall admissions process
• Identify optimal universities for individual students; provide feedback and guidance to students regarding their research on university programs and relevant resources, finding alignment with the student's background and goals
• Support students with project planning, help them create and stick to effective timelines through Excel-based trackers
• Stay up-to-date on the college admissions process and programs to advise prospective and existing clients on appropriate school selection and the nuances of applying to college

Qualifications

• Experience supporting core pre-med college applicants, including guidance on essays, personal statements, and overall strategy
• Admissions Committee Experience: Have served on an admissions committee or board at a highly selective institution, preferably with experience evaluating BS/MD or pre-med applicants
• Must have graduated from a top-tier undergraduate institution; Ivy League strongly preferred
• 7+ years of experience in education, specifically in admissions consulting or college counseling
• Master’s Degree required
• A passion for coaching students and young adults
• Planning and organizational skills
• Strong English reading, writing, and editing skills
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Expertise in project management

 

Why you'll love Inspira

• Amazing people with a great vision and values
• Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly
• Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
• Remote-first team across the US and Canada
• 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
• Flexible Paid-time Off
• Ownership - Significant Company Equity as part of a compensation package
• Learning and Development Budget 
• Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
• Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans
• Note: certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker

Interested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group.  

Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, geneti