Writing Coach

Job Title: Writing Coach
Reports To: Writing Coach Manager
Last Updated: 02/03/2026
Work Environment: Fully Remote
Status & Salary: Part-time/$25-28/hour

SUMMARY OF ROLE

College Solutions is a private college counseling firm that, as a team, empowers students as individuals as we leverage our multi-faceted expertise in the college application process. We aim to earn a student’s trust with empathy and adaptability. We always aspire to help students realize the best version of themselves.

Authenticity is also critical to what we do. Writing coaches help our students communicate who they are through the art of the written word (i.e. personal essays). Each coach works individually with students as they prepare personal statements, supplementary essays, and other written pieces.

Our coaches will work alongside our team of counselors, who will also train and teach coaches procedures and specific subject matter regarding college essays. All of this work is done remotely.

Training begins in April, and the coaching cycle commences in May and finishes mid-January, with heaviest workload occurring between June and November, and especially leading up to major application deadlines: October 15, November 1, December 1, and January 1.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Participate in several training meetings via Zoom at the beginning of the season and have appropriate material prepared for each session.
Maintain a caseload of at least 15-25 students for the duration of the contract.
Attend several mid-season Writing Coach meetings (times TBD).
Follow the College Solutions method of providing feedback and encouragement to each student.

Identify students’ unique writing strengths and build their curiosity and confidence in their own abilities.
Provide concise written feedback on each draft to help each student to identify and communicate writing necessities (content, theme, structure, grammar).
Provide overall guidance on quality of writing, ensuring essays are concise, engaging, readable, and appropriate for the prompt.
Evaluate drafts of students’ essays regarding tone, content, flow, humor, structure, and language/grammar.
Tailor feedback according to each student’s goals, transcripts, college lists, and other student notes.
Return feedback to students within a 48 hour period.
Prepare and provide frequent updates on student progress to counselors.
Keep accounts of progress with each student so as to provide appropriate feedback.
Evaluate application activities lists as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.

ESTIMATED AVERAGE MONTHLY HOURS

April-May- 2-5 hrs. each month
June-7-10 hrs.
July-15-25 hrs.
August-September- 35-45 hrs. each month
October- 45-55 hrs.
November-December- 10-20 hrs. each month
January- 0-5 hrs.

There will be opportunities each month to log more hours if interested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to deadlines.
Possess or develop a strong understanding of the role of each essay in the college admissions process and how each essay would be evaluated.
The ability to coach students via written feedback.
Strong understanding of editing functionality in Google and Word.
Efficient with time and the editing process.
Exceptional interpersonal skills which positively benefit interaction with students and staff.
High ethical and professional standards and exercise good judgment and self-control.
Excellent organizational and oral and written communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written communication.
Detail-oriented, able to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
The ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior should be involved in decision-making.
Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to solve problems or challenges.
The ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet the 48-hour turnaround deadline.
Self-motivated, with a dedication to keeping up-to-date technically.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree or higher is required.
1-3 years editing, speech writing, copywriting and/or teaching experience is preferred.
Computer skills, with working knowledge of the Google and primary Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to successfully pass a background check and other pre-employment screening.