College Admissions Coach (Remote, California Based).
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 1h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 19h ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-02). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
United States
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay $105k–182.2k/yr
Middle 50% of 1115 listings that do state pay — Operations · all levels · United States · USD/year. This employer has published no salary; this is what comparable listings we hold disclose, never converted between currencies or periods. How this is calculated.
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
-
workable employer's own board first seen 1h ago · last seen just now
The listing
The Association of Test Preparation, Admissions, and Private Tutoring (TPAPT) is seeking experienced college admissions coaches to assist students in grades 9-12 with all aspects of the college planning and application process.
Position: College Admissions Coach
Classification: W2
Hours: 4-10 / week
Meeting duration: 60 minutes
Location: Remote, CA based
From the Chapter:
We’re looking for experienced former admissions officers, current IECs, or high school college counselors to work with families in need guidance on the college admissions journey.
Day-to-day activities might include the following:
· Monthly, bimonthly, or weekly meetings with students and parents to create and review college admissions strategy
· Develop a balanced college list based on students’ goals, backgrounds, and interests
· Provide college essay support and feedback
· Plan application submission timeline and strategy (ED 1, ED 2, EA, Reg. Decision, etc.)
· Curate students’ activities resume
· Plan for and request letters of recommendation
· Provide admissions interview coaching
· Plan for campus visits and tours
· Manage academic, standardized test, and extracurricular plans for students
· Coach students through independent projects
· Update meeting notes after each session
· Review and compare admissions offers with students and families
· Maintain open and regular lines of communication with students and parents to ensure that clients feel supported
Requirements
- Earned Bachelor's
- 4-10 hours/ week of availability
- At least two years of experience as one of the following:
- Associate Dean/ Director of Admissions from a US four year degree granting college or university
- College Prep Guidance Counselor
- Independent Educational Consultant (individuals only, no firms)
- An outgoing, empathetic personality along with strong relationship-building skills
- Proven, exceptional writing skills
- The ability to work independently
- Strong attention to detail and strong project management skills
- High degree of confidence with web-conferencing, document sharing, online lesson delivery, and scheduling software
Benefits
- $85-$95/hr commensurate
- Flexible schedule
- Reliable demand