[Hiring] Essay Specialist @Vanguard College Prep

Role Description

As an Essay Specialist, you will:

• 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 along the way.
• Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students’ production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked.

Work Schedule:

• Fixed Flex Schedule with Core Hours.

Qualifications

• 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.
• The ideal candidate will also possess some or all of the following:
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 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.

Benefits

• Starting Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill.
• Health, dental, vision.
• PTO + paid holidays.
• Remote flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Company Description

At Vanguard College Prep, we guide 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.