Responsibilities

Communicate regularly with students and their families to identify their needs, goals, and expectations for their college admissions journey. Provide end-to-end counseling, including Regular 60-minute advising sessions via Zoom with each of your students. Keeping track of deadlines for various applications and educational milestones. Assigning relevant tasks between sessions to maximize student success. Responding to student and parent inquiries. Successfully and conscientiously manage a cohort of medical school, pre-med, and BS/MD applicants. Coaches are expected to be able to support a minimum of five (5) applicants each application cycle. Support student progress by providing personalized advising tailored to each student’s geographic location, financial needs, academic and extracurricular goals, and long-term trajectory. Conduct research as needed to support your advising sessions, clarify inquiries, or present valuable information/resources to your students. Lead students in the exploration, research, and discernment of a balanced list of medical schools that reflects their academic, professional and personal interests. Be forward-thinking and strategic in the advice and guidance provided to your students, ensuring that you are an expert and up-to-date on the admissions issues they are facing. Mentor students through the writing process for personal statements, secondary essays, résumés, etc. by helping students identify their personal narrative and providing meaningful and actionable feedback on their materials. Provide interview preparation and support during the application process. Participate in regular meetings with Medical School Admissions Experts to stay up-to-date on students’ progress and conduct committee-informed analyses on application materials. Participate in biweekly meetings with other Prepory coaches conducted by your Lead Coach mentor. Maintain detailed communication with the Program Director and Director of Client Success to provide ongoing updates on student progress. Qualifications of our Ideal Candidate Graduated from or worked at a top 50 university or top 20 liberal arts college Former college admissions officer experience is preferred but not mandatory In-depth knowledge of the U.S. medical school admissions process strongly preferred, including AMCAS/AACOMAS systems, secondary applications, MCAT preparation, interview formats (e.g., MMI), and holistic review practices Detailed knowledge of the U.S. college admissions process, familiarity with universities and colleges, and willingness to stay current with changes in the college admission process Familiarity with the broader landscape of U.S. undergraduate and medical education, including pre-medical advising and pipeline programs Experience in an educational or academic support role (teaching, AmeriCorps, research, etc.) Ability to manage multiple priorities and students Availability during typical after-school hours and on weekends, and in some instances, availability to meet with students in international time zones, especially during peak admissions periods Efficient time management, organizational skills and attention to detail, and ability to keep students on track with deadlines and document submission Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills Ability to commit to work with students for one year or the end of the admission cycle

Compensation

Range $23.75/hr - $32.75/hr