Private School Admissions Consultant
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
About Us
Cardinal Education is a dynamic and collaborative educational consulting company dedicated to providing students and families with superior academic support and admissions expertise. Our rapidly growing enterprise offers Consultants the opportunity to make a significant impact from the start while prioritizing exceptional experiences for families and providing substantial growth opportunities within the company.
Culture at Cardinal Education
Collaboration is key to our culture at Cardinal Education, where open communication and diverse perspectives are valued and drive success. We foster innovation and learning through a supportive environment that encourages growth. Our team is passionate about education and creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Job Overview
As a Private School Admissions Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with students from day one as a private school admissions consultant focusing on strategy and advising for the school application process. Additionally, you will train under our CEO and other senior admissions consultants to gain a deeper understanding of how Cardinal Education best supports our clientele throughout the application process, as well as the periods before and after, as part of our comprehensive services.
Responsibilities
• Admissions Training. You will become an expert at private school admissions with training from the Company. From shadowing admissions consultations to receiving training from current admissions consultants and meeting with the CEO routinely, an entire training program will be designed to help you hone your skills to become a well-rounded and thoughtful admissions consultant. You will learn about the admissions process for private schools, national and international, the background of each school, and the skills to communicate effectively with families. You will also be introduced to and given the tools to best utilize Cardinal Education’s Private School Admissions Team, a group of employees who both directly coach students and provide the research and management of clientele as a backend process for the company.
• Admissions Consulting. You will become an essential component of the Private School Admissions Team (PSA). Under the guidance of the CEO and the Team, you will work with students and develop personal narratives that are introspective and compelling. You will assist with brainstorming, outlining, condensing, and proofreading student and parent essays. You will also work with students on interview preparation and consult with families as needed. With written approval from the CEO and Management, you may be matched with families and be entrusted to support them through the admissions process independently.
Qualifications
Eligibility
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and commit to the role for a minimum of one full school year.
• Experience with private school admissions or equivalent experience in college admissions.
Experience
• Proven success in managing, developing, and/or completing complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
• History of adhering to strict protocols for effective communication and sales.
• Preferably has participated in the private school admissions for themselves or their children.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited university.
Knowledge and Skills:
• A high level of energy and sociability
• Exceptional writing ability
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of people, including executives, students, parents, and other coaches
• Ability to work under pressure and independently in a fast-paced work environment with multiple deadlines
• Deep understanding of the college and/or private school admissions process and what it takes for students to gain admission into the world’s leading institutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite and familiarity with social networking platforms.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive pay at an hourly rate (dependent on level of expertise) with substantial room for continued compensation growth based on performance.
• Performance bonuses
• Flexible hours
• 401K retirement program eligibility Apply tot his job
Cardinal Education is a dynamic and collaborative educational consulting company dedicated to providing students and families with superior academic support and admissions expertise. Our rapidly growing enterprise offers Consultants the opportunity to make a significant impact from the start while prioritizing exceptional experiences for families and providing substantial growth opportunities within the company.
Culture at Cardinal Education
Collaboration is key to our culture at Cardinal Education, where open communication and diverse perspectives are valued and drive success. We foster innovation and learning through a supportive environment that encourages growth. Our team is passionate about education and creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Job Overview
As a Private School Admissions Consultant, you will have the opportunity to work with students from day one as a private school admissions consultant focusing on strategy and advising for the school application process. Additionally, you will train under our CEO and other senior admissions consultants to gain a deeper understanding of how Cardinal Education best supports our clientele throughout the application process, as well as the periods before and after, as part of our comprehensive services.
Responsibilities
• Admissions Training. You will become an expert at private school admissions with training from the Company. From shadowing admissions consultations to receiving training from current admissions consultants and meeting with the CEO routinely, an entire training program will be designed to help you hone your skills to become a well-rounded and thoughtful admissions consultant. You will learn about the admissions process for private schools, national and international, the background of each school, and the skills to communicate effectively with families. You will also be introduced to and given the tools to best utilize Cardinal Education’s Private School Admissions Team, a group of employees who both directly coach students and provide the research and management of clientele as a backend process for the company.
• Admissions Consulting. You will become an essential component of the Private School Admissions Team (PSA). Under the guidance of the CEO and the Team, you will work with students and develop personal narratives that are introspective and compelling. You will assist with brainstorming, outlining, condensing, and proofreading student and parent essays. You will also work with students on interview preparation and consult with families as needed. With written approval from the CEO and Management, you may be matched with families and be entrusted to support them through the admissions process independently.
Qualifications
Eligibility
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, and commit to the role for a minimum of one full school year.
• Experience with private school admissions or equivalent experience in college admissions.
Experience
• Proven success in managing, developing, and/or completing complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team.
• History of adhering to strict protocols for effective communication and sales.
• Preferably has participated in the private school admissions for themselves or their children.
Education
• Bachelor’s degree from a nationally accredited university.
Knowledge and Skills:
• A high level of energy and sociability
• Exceptional writing ability
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad spectrum of people, including executives, students, parents, and other coaches
• Ability to work under pressure and independently in a fast-paced work environment with multiple deadlines
• Deep understanding of the college and/or private school admissions process and what it takes for students to gain admission into the world’s leading institutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and G Suite and familiarity with social networking platforms.
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive pay at an hourly rate (dependent on level of expertise) with substantial room for continued compensation growth based on performance.
• Performance bonuses
• Flexible hours
• 401K retirement program eligibility Apply tot his job