US Application Mentor

About Crimson Education

Want to revolutionize the future of education and do meaningful work that transforms future generations’ lives?

EdTech company Crimson Education was founded in 2013 with 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 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.

Our tech platform connects tutors and mentors to high school students aiming to achieve admission and scholarships to top universities in the US, Canada, UK, EU, and beyond.

As a US Application Mentor, you’ll be working with students in an hourly-based compensation role to:

• Support them in writing their US university application essays, including the Common App Essay, Coalition Essay, and/or all accompanying supplemental and scholarship essays as needed.
• Prepare them for college interviews if/when these opportunities arise.

We have an exercise you will complete that closely mirrors how the former will work.

Your Responsibilities as a US Application Mentor

• Brainstorming and editing students’ personal statements for all applications (e.g., Common App, University of California system).
• Brainstorming and editing all written work/supplementary essays that accompany larger applications, ensuring all components are complete for assigned universities.
• Preparing students for interviews.

What We're Looking For

You are a graduate of a top 30 undergraduate or graduate program in the U.S., a professional educator, or a professional writer. Proficiency in multiple languages and teaching experience, especially with students who have significant ESL (English as a second language) and/or special education needs, is a plus.

Essential Qualities

You Are An Excellent Communicator

This job requires the capacity to communicate with students and Crimson employees with clarity, professionalism, and kindness. You will be expected to be responsive to all communications within 24 hours, including on weekends, and you will be compensated for these additional hours.

You Are Organized

This position requires organization and keeping track of the essay drafts and case details of 10-20 students, though our platform greatly helps with this. Competency in the Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) is strongly encouraged.

You Are Adaptable

The heart of our program is the extremely hands-on support we provide to our students; the nature of this work requires that you are very comfortable with managing unexpected situations. You must be the type of person who thrives in dynamic environments that call for flexibility and collaborative proactivity.

You Have Excellent Essay Editing Skills

The most important task of this job is mentoring students in their essay writing. We look for US Application Mentors who have:

• A strong command of grammar, syntax, narrative, style, and flow.
• A strong and deep understanding of what admissions committees look for.
• The capacity to help students reflect and glean insights from experiences.
• The capacity to ask insightful and helpful questions.
• The capacity to scaffold and teach a process of reflection, brainstorming, writing, and revising clearly, professionally, and kindly.

Why Work for Crimson Education?

• Flexible working environment, empowering you to structure how you work.
• Option to work from our many locations/remotely around the globe.
• Limitless development and exposure: internal promotions/role changes made up 33% of all recruitment last year.
• Fireside chats, office hours, training, and workshops for continuous team development.
• Radical candor as a core feedback approach.
• Consistently help students achieve admission to dream schools and top universities.
• Global presence with 28 (and growing) markets worldwide.

If you're passionate about education and people, looking for a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and want to work with cutting-edge technology, we'd love to hear from you!

Key skills/competency

• Essay Editing
• University Admissions
• Student Mentorship
• Personal Statement Crafting
• Interview Preparation
• Academic Advising
• Google Suite
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Adaptability