Senior Admissions Counselor

About Crimson Education

Crimson Education stands as the world's premiere consultancy in college admissions, having secured over 1,490 offers from Ivy League institutions and 2,410 from the top 15 U.S. universities. We empower driven students to gain entry into elite universities through expert and data-backed strategies. Our students have a sevenfold higher probability of acceptance into Ivy League schools compared to their peers. We were recently featured prominently in major media outlets.

Unique to our approach is the collaboration with:

• Former admissions officers from Ivy League and top 20 universities to meticulously refine student applications,
• Professors and PhD-level tutors from leading institutions to mentor students on original research projects, facilitating opportunities for peer-reviewed publication or conference presentations,
• Former ISEF winners and judges guiding students toward prestigious science fair awards on local and international levels,
• Mentors who assist students in creating impactful leadership projects with measurable outcomes and external recognition.

Supported by prominent venture capital firms, including Tiger Global and Heal Partners, we have recently raised $40 million in Series D funding valuing the company at $640 million. Crimson operates in 21 global markets, including Singapore, the US, UK, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

Role Overview

As a Senior Admissions Counselor, you will embody Crimson Education’s mission by creating personalized strategic plans to connect students’ current abilities with their future ambitions. Partnering closely with students and leading the Crimson team—comprising tutors, mentors, and consultants—you will oversee long-term planning and mentorship to enhance their university applications.

This position is offered on a part-time basis (25–30+ hours per week) and can be performed entirely remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive admissions strategies by designing individualized plans and coordinating execution with the student's Crimson support team, including Educational Coordinators, Academic Tutors, Application Consultants, and ECL Mentors.
• Stay well-versed in high school curricula, extracurricular and leadership opportunities, summer program admissions, and standardized testing to advise on effective admissions pathways.
• Leverage extensive knowledge of higher education institutions to guide students and families toward realistic and aspirational school choices, crafting balanced lists to maximize acceptance odds.
• Conduct regular consulting sessions with students every two weeks, documenting session notes and action points for involved parties.
• Maintain consistent communication with students and parents outside scheduled meetings through multiple channels such as email.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives by preparing and presenting materials at local seminars and expos.
• Collaborate with sales teams during initial consultations to promote client understanding and engagement with Crimson's services.
• Support product and resource development efforts to continually improve client offerings.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• A bachelor's degree from a top 20 U.S. university or Oxford/Cambridge, with special consideration for candidates experienced in undergraduate admissions consulting.
• Preferable experience in U.S. or UK undergraduate admissions consulting for elite universities.
• A genuine passion for mentoring young adults and valuing diverse global perspectives.
• Exceptional organizational and planning capabilities; experience in project management, event coordination, or product management is advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication proficiency.
• Capability in managing relationships with diverse stakeholders including students, parents, and internal teams.
• Ability to work independently, maintain resilience under pressure, and adapt within a fast-evolving organizational environment.
• Background in education, coaching, tutoring, or admissions consulting is desirable.

Why Join Crimson?

• Be part of the leading global admissions consulting organization.
• Engage in a rapidly growing startup environment offering flexible work arrangements and autonomy in structuring your role.
• Benefit from extensive personal development opportunities, with internal promotions accounting for 33% of hires last year.
• Receive an annual personal training budget of $600 USD / $1000 NZD to enhance your professional skills.
• Access to an on-staff psychologist and regular engaging workshops designed to support high-achievers.
• Experience a culture that embraces Radical Candor as a feedback philosophy.
• Join a worldwide team across 28 markets with opportunities to work remotely or from multiple office locations.