College Essay Coach

Overview
Are you a creative writer with a knack for connecting with others and drawing out their personal stories?

In partnership with the Orange County Department of Education, we are seeking a College Essay Coach to work with high school and college students applying as freshmen or transfers to college or university. The essay coach will be responsible for listening to students, hearing their stories, and guiding them in developing college-appropriate essay topics while offering feedback on essay structure, writing style, word choice, and grammar. As an essay coach, you would work directly with students and families, in both one-on-one settings or in small group workshops, as well as on your own schedule, asynchronously.

The college essay coach may take on additional writing and editing responsibilities, including social media management, research and writing on industry trends in higher education, and web content/web development projects. The schedule is flexible but will require time commitments during weekday afternoons/evenings and/or on weekends.
• Special Requirement*

This position is funded by a grant and requires the applicant to be a current student at an accredited university, college, or community college within Orange County, California. Absolutely no exceptions will be made.

Responsibilities
• Collaborate with counselors and students to develop student essay topics
• Review student essays, activities lists, and resumes.
• Provide comment-based or direct feedback for topic-appropriateness, structure, style, word choice, and grammar.
• Meet with students individually and oversee small-group workshops to manage student writing and meet internal and final submission deadlines
• Respond to student and counselor email and editing requests within 48 hours
• Produce website, newsletter, and social media content and maintain accounts for social media marketing across multiple platforms
• Aid in creating marketing materials such as flyers, brochures, or email newsletters
• Attend virtual or in-person events like webinars and college fairs

Required Skills
• Current Orange County college student
• High skill in creative writing and editing
• Excellent verbal communication skills, connecting with students and families with honesty and compassion
• Ability to write/edit quickly and efficiently, and working well in a deadline-oriented, fast-moving environment
• Proficiency in Google/Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Google Drive
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A willingness to learn and a positive attitude

Preferred Skills
• Familiarity with college applications, including appropriate essay topics, activity descriptions, and student branding
• Awareness of application timelines, deadlines, and requirements

Apply Today Here

https://www.meridianprep.com/college-essay-coach
• We will only consider application that have been submitted through the above website that have been completely filled out.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: Remote

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