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College Admissions Consultant (expired)

Company
Tokyo Academics
Job ID
147396
Location
Nishiazabu, Minato, Tokyo, Japan
Post date
Feb 20, 2023
Industry
Education / Teaching
Function
Other Education / Teaching, Training
Work Type
Part Time / Experienced (Non-Manager)
Salary
¥12,500 ~ ¥12,500 / Hour

Requirements

  • English: Fluent (preferred)
  • Visa sponsorship available

Description

About Tokyo Academics:

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 around the world. We are an organization of experts deeply passionate about helping students meet their potential and capture opportunities in their 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. Full-time, part-time, remote, and/or in-person work arrangements are available.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced startup of 130+ 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.

Make sure to take a look at the Careers page on our website for additional available positions!


What you will work on:

College and Admissions Consulting:
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
Has at least 2 years of college/admissions counseling experience, with demonstrated success in helping students receive offers to top schools. We cannot consider the candidacy of any applicant who does not meet this prerequisite
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


Benefits:

Competitive compensation
Visa sponsorship (if needed)
Potential for career progression and diversification
Relative autonomy and independence


Work hours:

20 to 40 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

Last modified on March 23, 2023

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