College and Career Consultant

College & Career CoachJoin the top 1% of student leaders helping high schoolers navigate their future.As a College & Career Coach, you'll be part of an elite network of undergraduates selected for their leadership, empathy, and expertise. You'll guide high school students through the college admissions process, career exploration, and future planning.Your journey will look like this:Professional Development (First Few Weeks): Self-paced course on our advising process, methodology, and platform tools.Onboarding: Set up your profile (so students can book 1:1 virtual coaching sessions and message you for help) and attend a live orientation call.Active Coaching: Meet with students, communicate with parents and counselors, and track student progress in our dashboard.Ongoing Development: Stay updated on new resources and trends in college, career, military, and trade school preparation.Optional Opportunities:Host or participate in virtual workshops (earn bonuses)Specialize in niche topics like financial aid, career readiness, or essay writingResponsibilities:Maintain at least 5 hours of open availability per week for student meetingsRespond to messages from students or parents within 24 hoursReport student progress, fill out surveys, and keep accurate records in our systemParticipate in continuous learning and training sessionsCompensation:$200/semester base pay (guaranteed) + a tiered payment system based on meetings completed out of open availability, earn $35/hour for meetings with individual familiesAdditional bonuses for hosting or participating in workshops, referring new coaches to the network, and interning with our internal team ($20/hour)Opportunity for promotion to Lead Coach (train and mentor new coaches)Perks:Join the top 1% of coaches at your universityAccess to discounted grad school prep (GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, etc.) as availableExclusive job and internship opportunities from top companies as requestedBuild your resume with meaningful, high-impact experienceQualifications:Current undergraduate student at a 2-year or 4-year institution, graduating no sooner than 2027—first-year students are eligible after their first semesterMinimum 3.4 GPAStrong communicator with excellent speaking and writing skillsCreative thinker with a passion for helping othersFlexible schedule (5 open hours/week)Positive, self-starting, and trustworthyNo criminal recordBonus points if you:Are a first-generationSpeak another languageCome from a rural communityIdentify as a person of colorAre an international or transfer studentAre a D1-D3 student athleteApplication Process:Our selection process is highly competitive — we typically accept only the top 1% of applicants at each university. Here's how it works:Submit an Application: Share your basic information, tell us why you want to be a coach, and include a creative writing sample.Complete a Virtual Coaching Case Study: Show us how you'd guide a student through a real advising scenario.Interview: Meet with our recruiting team or founders.Training & Onboarding: Complete and pass our virtual training to officially join the network.Don't be discouraged if you aren't accepted right away. We keep our standards high to protect the quality of our coaching network, but we always encourage you to reapply or request feedback to improve your application. Potential coaches may reapply up to 2x per year.If you want to inspire students, grow your professional network, and gain experience that sets you apart, apply to join the College Contact coaching network today.