College Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

You will be the trusted guide for highly invested families as they navigate one of the most critical periods of their child’s life, preparing for and applying to college.

As a College Coach at Kate Stone Prep, you’ll play a key role in driving student growth and long-term success by helping students identify their talents and interests, explore and map out what they want to pursue in life, and implement winning strategies to make them unreasonably competitive in the college admissions landscape.

Your job in the college prep phase (7th - 11th grade) will include a wide variety of responsibilities, from assessing course selection in school, independent studies outside of the classroom, and improving students’ time management and study skills. You will also help students identify, plan, and complete personal projects that set them apart in the application process. Your college prep responsibilities will also include teaching students how to cold outreach and nurture relationships to grow their personal network, find mentors, and build a board of advisors. You’ll also guide students to set and meet personal goals, contribute to their household, and yes, even keep up with chores. The application process begins in the summer before 11th grade and encompasses all aspects of researching a list of schools, writing all of the essays, and managing the work to complete early. Your work then carries on to the summer before they leave for college, when you will assess their college readiness and help them prepare for a successful launch in their freshman year.

Throughout the process, you will work closely with parents and students to keep them up to date, continually assess goals, and ensure our white-glove level of support is met at all times. You will also meet and work closely with our other coaches to brainstorm ideas, remove obstacles, and ensure that all students are achieving their full potential. While we have a solid curriculum to work from, regular training to deepen your knowledge and expand your skills is expected. You will also be expected to participate in marketing and sales campaigns to help serve our community and grow the business.

This role is perfect for someone who loves creative problem-solving, motivating others, and meeting goals. This job is part college coach, part career coach, part life coach, and part personal mentor. You will be a role model for “building a wildly successful life,” so we expect you to live what you teach. We have a saying around here that interesting people do interesting things! Our goal is to help you achieve your personal, professional, and financial goals.

Experience with college admissions is not required! We offer ongoing training, mentorship, and a significant opportunity for growth as we scale. The number of students you work with depends on your abilities and goals; however, the average load for a coach is 25 students. During the school year, most calls occur after school and occasionally on Saturdays, depending on students' availability.

Join us in transforming the college admissions journey and solving the education deficit, one family at a time.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

At Kate Stone Prep, we build wildly successful lives for our students through community impact, stacks of evidence in areas of interest, and building a personal brand and network. The core problem we solve for families is helping their children gain admission to top-choice colleges and careers. Our approach is different. We don’t check boxes; we break the outdated college coaching models. While most candidates start to look the same on paper, our students complete inventive, one-of-a-kind projects that stretch their potential, tell a compelling story, and position them as unmistakably competitive.

Working with us means joining a team that is deeply devoted to the mission. We’re building something exceptional — a new standard of educational mentorship that high-achieving families instantly recognize as distinct.

This role isn’t just about getting into college; it’s about helping students build wildly successful lives. You are responsible for making this happen. We are looking for people who are excited by the opportunity to drive students' lives forward, and get paid well to do so. Expect to show up for work well-dressed, living your best life, and ready to provide a concierge-level experience. If you are looking for “work-life balance” we are not the right fit for you. If you are looking for career advancement, financial reward, and a company that will support you in pursuing your dreams, we’d love to meet you.

OBJECTIVES

• Assist students in discovering extracurricular activities, internships, and volunteer opportunities to enhance college applications.
• Help students develop strong time management, organizational, and study habits, conducting regular check-ins to monitor and ensure their progress.
• Help students determine the best classes to take in school to accomplish their long-term goals, and ensure they have the proper skills and support to succeed in those classes.
• Research and compile detailed information on colleges, programs, admissions trends, and specific majors to guide students in making informed decisions.
• Identify and recommend networking events, summer programs, and mentorship opportunities that support student growth and college readiness.
• Continuously track the latest trends in college admissions, college prep, and job placement, and share relevant updates with students and parents.
• Keep parents informed of their child’s progress, address concerns, and maintain open, supportive communication throughout the process.
• Develop and maintain coaching SOPs, training materials, and resources for both staff and students to ensure consistent, high-quality coaching.
• Document and share effective coaching strategies, creating internal training resources to promote continuous improvement.
• Organize and update student files, application checklists, and progress tracking documents to ensure timely and accurate record-keeping.
• Work with our team of published authors to help students brainstorm, write, edit, and perfect their college essays.
• Support the sales and marketing teams by creating relevant content, including training materials, resources, and trending videos.
• Regularly produce inspiring social media content through your own social media channels, promoting the work we do.
• Use ChatGPT and other AI tools for research, content development, and to enhance coaching resources.
• Maintain and update CRM (HubSpot) to track student progress and engagement effectively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Applicants from T25 Universities preferred
• Experience teaching, mentoring, and/or coaching students preferred
• Led and lead an interesting life full of inspiring stories and experiences
• Has worked in college admissions at top-tier university is a bonus, but not required

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce, Kate Stone Prep recognizes that a diverse staff is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with clients, candidates, and partners.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote