Job description
Looking to fill an immediate opening for a remote, part-time essay editor
Description
Job Summary
We are looking to fill an immediate opening for a remote, part-time essay editor.
Candidates should be interested in making life easier for high schoolers and their families. Our student interactions are conducted on a 1:1 basis, and we are looking for someone who has experience helping students brainstorm and edit essays for college applications and summer program applications.
HOURS
5-10 per week, possibility of more hours
THE COMPANY
- Mission: to help students identify and achieve their greatest dreams and aspirations
- Culture: We believe in doing the right thing and value people over work. If you're looking for a place of mentorship, autonomy, and growth, then this is the place for you.
- Vision: Our company has long-term goals to transform the education space for the better. If you are looking for a career in Education that actually pays well and has a future, you can become a part of our vision and mission statement.
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Guide high school students towards their best college options by teaching students how to write application essays and editing their essays for grammar and wording.
- For students in grade 12 or approaching grade 12, meet approximately once or twice every week to facilitate the completion of college application essays alongside an
Admissions Advisor.
- For students in grades 8-11, assist with the completion of program applications, primarily for summer programs.
- Collaborate with teammates to determine the best plan of action, and hold students accountable through execution.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 2+ years of work experience as an editor, preferably on college application essays
- Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.), preferably in Social Sciences or Humanities
- Strong communication skills with students, parents, and teammates
- Availability during after-school hours (weekdays after 3pm)
- Ready access to smartphone with data and a computer with reliable internet
- Excellent organization and time management.
PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently employed full-time in Education, or pursuing a career in Education
- Willingness to learn new skills and methods.
- Calm and patience in dealing with high-pressure situations
- Compassion, cultural awareness, and empathy in dealing with others who come from vastly different backgrounds.
EXPECTATIONS REGARDING ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS AND PROFESSIONALISM
Organizational skills and professionalism are part of the job. We require:
- 1 business day response time to clients and co-workers (e.g. return phone calls, respond to emails and texts, promptly)
- Excellent time-management and organization
- Excellent record-keeping and filing
- Compliance with company procedures
- Punctuality
- Discretion and confidentiality
Salary
$25 - $45 per hour
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