Senior Private Day/Boarding School Admissions Counselors, Senior College Admissions Counselors, Essay Coaches

Company Description

Premier Consultants International brings over 15 years of experience supporting students from Grades 3–12 through college, graduate school, and early career development. With offices in New York and Taiwan, we are a boutique team of former admissions directors, committee members, interviewers, and alumni of leading U.S. universities, liberal arts colleges, private high schools, and professional schools.

We work with students from boarding, private, and public schools—as well as universities—around the world to help them realize their academic and professional goals. Drawing on our team’s diverse backgrounds, decades of expertise, research, and proprietary data, we provide strategic, student-centered guidance tailored to each individual.

Our support spans every stage of the academic journey—from middle and high school to college, graduate programs, and the early career years.

Role Description

We are seeking part-time and full-time Senior Private Day/Boarding School Admissions Counselors and/or Senior College Admissions Counselors and/or Essay Coaches . You will provide personalized, one-on-one guidance to students in grades 6-12, helping them strategize and prepare for private school and/or college admissions. This role involves mentoring students throughout their academic journey, reviewing applications and essays, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to thought leadership initiatives.

While hours are flexible, please note that the nature of this position requires that senior counselors meet with students and parents when they are available: afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide students and families through all aspects of the private school and/or college admissions process.
• Provide strategic advice on academic and extracurricular planning.
• Review applications, essays, and admissions materials.
• Contribute to content development, including blog posts and webinars.
• Participate in team meetings, events, and professional development.

Ideal Qualifications

• Strong experience in private school and/or college admissions, academic advising, or student mentorship.
• A degree from a selective university and/or direct admissions experience at a selective institution.
• A graduate degree (MA, PhD, or equivalent preferred).
• At least five years of professional experience or a combination of graduate education and work experience.
• An outgoing, empathetic personality with strong relationship-building skills.
• A strong work ethic and drive to exceed expectations.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management abilities.
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, small-team environment.
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.
• Passion for helping students grow and achieve their goals.
• *Bonus* Excellent verbal communication in Mandarin or Korean and English.
• *Bonus* Prior work with international students and families.
• *Bonus* Previous admissions experience evaluating BS/MD applicants, student-athletes (D1/D2/D3), or visual/performing arts applicants with portfolio requirements.
• *Bonus* Familiarity with financial aid processes, including FAFSA, CSS, QuestBridge.

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Premier is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply.