College Admissions Consultant (Part-time)

Tokyo Academics is the passion project of a constellation of teachers, researchers, and academics from around the world. Since 2012, we’ve evolved from a few university friends to a growing number of part-time and full-time individuals located in Tokyo, as well as working remotely. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture the opportunities of the future.

We are looking for a professional College Admissions Consultant to help students make decisions around their current high school trajectory and future college options, preparing them for the college admissions process.

We have flexible hours to fit your schedule. Part-time, in-person work arrangements are preferable, however, we also offer remote flexibility throughout the week.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced startup of 150+ team members around the world. You will play a significant role in helping students build their future by identifying their strengths and leveraging them to create new opportunities.

*Relocation support and visa sponsorship available!

What you will be doing:

Your primary responsibility as a College Admissions Consultant will be to work with students in a 1-on-1 format to help them make decisions around their current high school trajectory and future college options. You will be providing guidance and advice on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to):
-High School Course Selection
-Extracurricular Activities/Independent Projects
-Building a College List
-Identifying potential passions/majors/career interest
-Admission essay guidance

Given the wide range of student/family situations that potentially arise, successful hires will undergo in-depth training to gain a better understanding of Japan’s high schools, as well as Tokyo Academics’ college counseling process.


Our ideal candidate:

-Has graduated from a top tier U.S. or U.K. University
-Is very interested in working and living in Japan
-Has a track record of achievement in school academics and standardized testing
-Preferably has at least 2 years of college/admissions counseling experience, with demonstrated success in helping students receive offers to top schools.
-Is passionate about mentorship, about engaging with students beyond their academics and playing a critical role in their success and character growth
-Has strong communication and collaboration skills, and can thrive in a start-up environment
-Is agile and able to respond to new information quickly and decisively

Career Prospects:
-Explore entrepreneurial opportunities beyond the classroom
-Navigate diverse career paths including academics tutoring, college admissions consulting, curriculum development, research mentorship, tech education, and more
-Career development and increased compensation for longer tenures


Benefits:
-Highly competitive rates in the market
-Flexible work hours that accommodate your schedule and lifestyle
-Access to teaching materials and comprehensive training
-Comprehensive relocation assistance including a relocation stipend and providing visa sponsorship, to ensure a seamless transition to Japan/Tokyo
-Scholarship opportunities
-Be part of our diverse and elite academic community


Work hours:
-10 to 20 hours per week, flexible schedule
-Work hours will align with the schedules of students in Tokyo, Japan. Peak hours of consulting range from 4pm to 10pm JST on weekdays, and 9am to 9pm JST on weekends
-Tokyo Academics also has students across the world in the US, Europe, Australia, etc. Matching students in these regions may yield more favorable working hours for remote candidates.