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<div class="SCXW187321864 BCX2"><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who We Are</span></span></strong><div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interface Education Services is a boutique education advisory firm partnering with ambitious, globally minded families to guide students into top U.S., U.K., and international universities.  </span></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At Interface, we support our students to earn admission to the most selective colleges with a focus on self-discovery and self-development. The college application process is a journey, and through the support of our experienced counselors, students will discover who they are, their integral motivation, their wants, and then identify schools that will help them accomplish their long-term goals. </span></span><br> </p></div></div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Position Summary  </span></span></strong></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are hiring an experienced College Admissions Counselor to guide students through the college admissions process, with a particular focus on students pursuing STEM and/or business management pathways. This fully remote role is for someone who understands how top US universities, including Ivy League schools, evaluate applicants and can help students build strong, thoughtful applications.  </span></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ideal candidate excels at connecting with students, is a clear and prompt communicator, and values collaboration. They can meet students where they’re at and help them grow. They are also comfortable working as part of a smaller team that looks at the whole student – their academics, personal growth, and emotional well-being.  </span></span></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p></div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Key responsibilities  </span></span></strong></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Guide students ranging from grades 8-12 and their families through all phases of the college application process:  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Academic and extracurricular planning </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Summer program applications  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">College list development  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Application strategy and organization  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Essay coaching (personal statements, supplements, UC PIQs, etc.)  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interview preparation and decision support  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Support students in ways that consider their academic, social, and emotional development </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Keep accurate notes and manage timelines  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Prompt communication with students, families, and internal teams </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Collaborate with internal teams to ensure students receive well-rounded support  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay informed about admissions trends, testing changes, and institutional priorities  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Participate in sales interviews, marketing workshops, and other company events as needed </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></p></div><div><p><strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who You Are: </span></span></strong></p></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Required qualifications  </span></span></p></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, Higher Ed, or related field preferred </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3+ years of experience in college admissions or counseling:  </span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">College admissions officer at a selective U.S. institution  </span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Independent college counselor  </span></span></li></ul></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Results from Top 20 schools </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">STEM and/or business management counseling experience required </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong knowledge of the Ivy League and other top U.S. colleges </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Skilled at reviewing and guiding students through essays and applications </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Capacity to meet and work with students in Pacific time zone (preference for applicants in Irvine or Bay area) </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent writing, communication, and time management skills  </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accommodate student meetings (e.g. during weekday evenings and weekends) </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Comfort working and building relationships with students and families from a wide range of backgrounds </span></span></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to manage a student caseload of with professionalism and care  </span></span></li></ul></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong>:  </span></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Membership in IECA, HECA, or NACAC  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working with international students, student-athletes, or students with specialized interests </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>What We Offer: </strong> </span></span></p></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fair and competitive compensation ($75,000 to $95,000 depending on experience) for a full time caseload of 25 students </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A collaborative team that values your input and perspective  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Benefits include health stipend, remote work, 15 PTO days, and 10 public holidays </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Access to shared resources and training  </span></span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Opportunities for ongoing professional growth </span></span></p></li></ul></div></div>

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