Admissions Consultant, U.S. Private Schools (Boarding/Day)

Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives? EdTech company Crimson Education was founded in 2013 from the idea that through personalized education, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. Since then, we have rapidly grown a mission-driven team that is dedicated to building the education system for the 22nd century. Our network includes 2,400 tutors and consultants worldwide who work with over 20,000 students. This is a full-time position, fully remote. As a Crimson Boarding & Day School Admissions Consultant, you will work 1:1 with students applying to top-tier U.S. middle and high schools, supporting their candidacy development, school selection, and the application process. You will also be involved with expanding Crimson’s BDSA program, working cross-functionally with sales teams, marketing teams, service, and potential clients. This is a full-time position, servicing students globally with a primary focus on East Asia. What this role is responsible for:

• Candidacy Development
• Set targets for academic, extracurricular, and personal growth to maximize candidacy (course selection, testing, activities, student’s personal maturity and ability to speak reflectively about their interests)
• Create a detailed roadmap outlining the student’s growth trajectory
• School Selection
• Offer expert perspective on the U.S. private school industry, including boarding and day schools
• Guide school research
• Help student build a balanced school list based on fit and candidacy
• Coach student & family around school visits
• Call selected schools as needed to advocate for student and ensure appropriate match
• Application Process
• Guide and review use of application portals
• Guide acquisition of recommendation letters
• Guide completion of parent statements and financial forms
• Guide scheduling of admissions events and interviews
• Plan essay topics and review final essays
• Prepare student for interviews
• Internal Service Support
• Collaborate with the rest of each student’s Crimson team (i.e. Student Success Manager, Academic Tutors, Application Mentor, ECL Mentor) to execute on the student’s roadmap
• Support Sales teams in select initial consultations to explain Crimson’s products and services to potential clients
• Present on the U.S. Boarding and Day School Admissions product for seminars or expositions in local markets
• Product Development
• Develop Crimson’s relationships with private boarding and day schools, ensuring we can provide more meaningful, tailored matching recommendations to students
• Identify gaps in service and develop systematic, scalable solutions, focusing on high quality service delivery, client satisfaction, and stellar admissions results
• Train service, sales, and marketing teams as needed to implement and/or comfortably speak to the latest product vision

Experience Required

• Graduated from a Top 30 U.S. or U.K. university
• Experience working with young adolescents
• Experience working with international clients, specifically from Asia-Pacific
• Previous U.S. boarding/day school consulting track record recommended
• Previous sales, teaching, or entrepreneurial experience recommended

Skills Required

• Proactive, detail-oriented customer service
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Resilience when working independently under pressure
• Team-oriented attitude
• Passion for changing students’ lives, along with a willingness to learn and go the extra mile!

Why work for Crimson?

• Competitive salary with growth opportunities in a student-focused, team-driven environment, housed within one of the world’s most exciting and rapidly growing startups. We’re a global player with 28 markets (and growing)!
• Performance-based reward system with limitless development and exposure - our internal promotions/role changes made up 33% of all recruitment last year
• Individualized mentoring and development opportunities with members of Crimson’s executive team
• Flexible work hours, 100% remote
• Learning and development budget
• Commission available for those who wish to upskill in sales

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