College Admissions Consultant

At Spark Admissions, we believe that applying to college can be a transformative journey. We’re a team of educators and mentors who are passionate about helping students discover who they are, what they care about, and how to tell their stories.

About the Position

We are looking for a full-time college admissions consultant who shares our belief that great advising is rooted in empathy, encouragement, and high standards. If you’re someone who loves building relationships, coaching students to reach their full potential, and working closely with caring, collaborative colleagues, we’d love to hear from you!

Work hours for this position are generally flexible but involve both tasks and internal meetings during normal business hours and client meetings in the afternoons/evenings and/or on weekends. This role is fully remote and does not require any travel. The intended start date is Monday, April 13, 2026.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Meeting one-on-one with high school students and their parents to guide them through the college admissions process
• Coaching students to reach their full potential vis-a-vis students’ academic, intellectual, and extracurricular profiles
• Supporting students with skill-set development to build their confidence and academic curiosity
• Working closely with students on essay brainstorming and development
• Conveying expertise in all areas of college admissions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (All Required):

• An undergraduate and graduate degree, at least one of which comes from a Top 50 university (Ivy League preferred)
• Admissions experience (at the K-12, undergraduate, or graduate level) and/or college counseling experience
• At least 5 years of work experience (or a combination of work experience and graduate school)
• An outgoing, empathetic personality with outstanding relationship-building skills
• A strong work ethic, with a constant desire to exceed expectations
• The ability to handle high-stress situations and interactions
• Proven, exceptional writing skills
• Excellent attention to detail and robust project management skills
• Comfort working in an entrepreneurial, small-company environment
• Availability to work some evening and weekend hours

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the qualifications listed above. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. While experience matters, we seek someone who aligns with our values and team dynamic - someone who feels like a natural fit for our thoughtful and mission-driven team.

New hires for the College Consultant role undergo an intensive training process and typically begin their Spark careers as members of our Research Team. New College Consultants are paid an $80,000 base salary until their training is complete. Note that during this initial training period, new hires are expected to work a more traditional 9am-6pm Monday to Friday EST schedule.

Benefits & Compensation:

The Spark Admissions Consultant is a full-time, salaried role with the following compensation and benefits:

• Competitive Salary ranging from $80,000–$110,000, based on experience
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunity
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Generous Holiday and Vacation Package
• Fully Remote Role (no travel required)

To Apply:

If this role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume, a cover letter, and responses to the three short-answer questions below to recruiting@sparkadmissions.com with “College Admissions Consultant” in the subject line.

To be considered, we ask that you meet the qualifications above and share meaningful responses to the questions below. Only applications with carefully crafted cover letters and short-answer responses will be reviewed.

Cover Letter:

We know no one loves writing cover letters, but we read them closely. We value cover letters as a chance to hear your story - what draws you to this work, what excites you about Spark, and why you’d thrive on our team.

Short-Answer Questions (each response should be 125-250 words in length):

1. A student is strongly drawn to a highly selective school where they have a very low chance of admission. How would you navigate this situation?
2. A student has stopped sending you essay drafts by the deadlines you’d discussed and is no longer responding to your emails. What steps would you take?
3. How would you approach a scenario where a parent is encouraging their child to declare a major on their application that doesn't align with the student's true interests?

The deadline for receipt of application materials is Friday, February 6, 2026. All applications submitted by that date will be considered.

If you do not hear from us by the end of February, please assume that you were not selected to move forward in the process. However, we sincerely appreciate your interest.