Job Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

The University Admissions Consultant is dedicated to guiding students through the university application process. Working closely with other key IvyPrep team members, including strategists and subject-matter tutors, you will empower students with the skills and knowledge they need to apply successfully to target universities in the UK.

Your role involves helping students to develop a comprehensive, personalised application strategy - from identifying values, interests, and passions; researching best fit courses and universities, and curating these elements into an effective final application.

You will be a reliable source of information and advice to students and parents, and must be comfortable speaking to parents to manage family expectations about the consulting and admissions process.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, a passion for empowering students, and a track record of success in your college applications are essential for this role. You should also enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced team.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES




Mentor students through their university applications from start to submission, providing strategic advice, admissions insights, and personalised recommendations



Support students in brainstorming, drafting, editing, and proofreading written application material, including personal essays, supplemental essays, extracurricular awards and activities lists, and requests for letters of recommendations



For students considering their application ahead of application year, identify their strengths and interests and create strategic roadmaps for them to enhance their extracurricular profiles through the remaining years of high-school / Junior College



Maintain regular communication with students and parents to check on students\xe2\x80\x99 progress at key milestones and answer any questions




Collaborate with the Sales team in delivering trials and workshops to facilitate client engagement with IvyPrep\xe2\x80\x99s products and services



Develop strong relationships with students and parents to drive referrals and cross-sells



Contribute to the development of resources, materials and articles to provide high quality materials to enhance student engagement and learning



Offer insights to enhance areas of sales engagement and product development in light of ever-evolving client needs


REQUIREMENTS




Degree from Oxbridge or a top UK university. Personal experience with application(s) to top universities in the the UK or experience with university admissions consulting is advantageous



Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills



Passion for coaching young adults



A service-oriented mindset and confidence to develop close relationships with students and parents



Ability to work well independently and reliably in a small, fast-paced team environment



Good organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines



Willingness to learn from colleagues and go the extra mile



All experience levels are welcome



Willingness to learn and go the extra mile



All experience levels are welcome, a portfolio of the work done in past experiences / roles is to be submitted alongside the application

If this sounds like you, and you like the idea of working with young students and a dynamic team, then get in touch and apply today by submitting your cover letter and resume.