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About the Role
Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to help high schoolers craft authentic, powerful application essays. Our specialists don’t just edit words — they shape futures. With competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture of top-tier educators, this is a chance to grow with a company that values both excellence and balance.
Responsibilities
- Provide asynchronous revision and feedback to high school students on their application essays.
- Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays.
- Collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work.
- Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students’ production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from US schools.
- Ideally a minimum of 2 years of editing experience, preferably in college admissions.
- Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language.
- Access to a reliable internet connection and a private workspace without noise or distraction.
- Graduated from a top 50 University.
- A degree in a communication-based field (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.).
- Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing.
- Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing to meet organizational standards.
- Experience in the college preparation service industry.
- Experience instructing remotely, using tools such as Google Workspace, Dropbox…etc.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students’ progress.
Skills
- Storytelling
- Editing
- English language mastery
- Organizational skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Remote instruction
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Remote
- Fixed Flex Schedule with Core Hours
Experience Level
- 2 years of editing experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Degree in a communication-based field
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 – $25.00 per hour
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career growth opportunities
About the Company
- Vanguard College Prep guides ambitious high school students toward achieving their college and career goals.
- We specialize in personalized admissions counseling, standardized test preparation, and long-term academic mentoring for families who expect the highest standard of service.
- Our mission is to empower students to reach their full potential by helping them navigate the increasingly competitive U.S. and international admissions landscape.