Senior Admissions Advisor (Remote, Part-Time)

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<p>StrivePath is a fast-growing, premium college advisory firm serving high-achieving students nationwide. We combine structured long-term planning with admissions-level insight to guide families from early high school through applications.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re hiring a Senior Admissions Advisor with prior admissions committee experience at a nationally recognized or highly selective institution.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a part-time, remote role (evening availability preferred), with potential to expand over time.</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><p> • Lead initial strategy consultations with prospective families.</p><p> • Conduct brief follow-up clarification calls before contract decisions.</p><p> • Provide final “adcom-style” reviews of senior applications.</p><p> • Serve as a senior escalation and quality resource when needed.</p><p><br></p><p>You will not manage scheduling, contracts, or administrative follow-up — operations handles that.</p><p><br></p><p>⸻</p><p><br></p><p>Who You Are</p><p> • Former or current admissions committee member (file reader experience required). </p><p> • Experience evaluating applications at a competitive, holistic-review institution is required.</p><p> • Comfortable discussing holistic admissions strategy with discerning families.</p><p> • Clear, confident communicator with strong executive presence.</p><p> • Student-centered, ethical, and values-aligned.</p><p> • Interested in meaningful, flexible part-time advisory work.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, please send your resume and a brief note outlining:</p><p> • Your admissions experience</p><p> • Your current availability</p><p> • Why this role appeals to you</p>

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