Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to provide asynchronous feedback on college application essays for high school students. The role involves shaping authentic student narratives, collaborating with a tight-knit team of top-tier educators, and managing production schedules within a flexible remote environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide asynchronous revision and feedback to high school students on their application essays
- Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays
- Collaborating with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work along the way
- Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students’ production schedules
- Communicate with team members in a timely manner
- Track and log hours worked
- Work Fixed Flex Schedule with Core Hours
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- 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
Nice to Have
- 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
Technical Stack
- Google Workspace
- Dropbox
Team & Environment
- Tight-knit team
- Collaborative culture of top-tier educators
Benefits & Compensation
- Health, dental, vision
- PTO + paid holidays
- Remote flexibility
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to take on leadership roles
- Opportunities to train new specialists
- Contribute to innovative writing curriculum development
- Ongoing professional development and mentorship
- Resources sharing among team members
- Celebration of wins within the team
Compensation: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill.
Work Mode
- Remote flexibility
- Fixed Flex Schedule with Core Hours
Vanguard College Prep is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, gender, disability, or background.
