College Admissions Consultant

Employer : Cardinal Education

Location : Burlingame, CA

Closing Date : Nov 22, 2025

Salary : $70,000 to $130,000

About Us

Cardinal Education is a dynamic and collaborative educational consulting company dedicated to providing students and families with superior academic support and admissions expertise. Our rapidly growing enterprise offers Educational Consultants the opportunity to make a significant impact from the start while prioritizing exceptional experiences for families and providing substantial growth opportunities within the company.

Culture at Cardinal Education

Collaboration is key to our culture at Cardinal Education, where open communication and diverse perspectives are valued and drive success. We foster innovation and learning through a supportive environment that encourages growth. Our team is passionate about education and creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Job Overview

As a College Admissions Consultant at Cardinal Education, you’ll play a key role in one of the most important chapters of a student’s life—the college admissions journey. You’ll work closely with students and families, providing expert guidance through every stage of the process : from building standout profiles and developing compelling essays to choosing the right schools and submitting applications with confidence. In this role, you’ll become a trusted mentor, helping students discover their strengths, reduce stress, and reach their academic goals. You’ll collaborate with a passionate, driven team and gain hands‑on experience that makes an immediate impact. If you’re excited by the idea of shaping futures and navigating the path to a student’s top‑choice universities, you’ll thrive here.

Responsibilities

• Academic Coaching and Mentorship : Provide one‑on‑one academic mentorship in various academic subjects and / or standardized exams, guiding students to discover their strengths, reduce stress, and overcome academic challenges. Complete comprehensive training programs to effectively identify and address students’ individual strengths and weaknesses.
• College Admissions Counseling : Collaborate with students through all stages of the application process, offering guidance on profile development, essay brainstorming and editing, application submission, test score strategy, and deferral letters. Work closely with the CEO and Managing Consultant to develop and implement individualized student action plans.
• Communication with families and students : Maintain regular communication with parents and students on assignments, meetings, and progress on their college applications. Address challenges effectively and encourage students to put their best foot forward in their applications.

Qualifications

Eligibility

Experience

Education

Knowledge and Skills

Compensation & Benefits

Please note that the anticipated start date for this position is expected to be late this year or January of next year.

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