Essay Coach (Contract)
What's the Job? As a part-time essay coach, you’ll work with a caseload of high school seniors via our online editing platform, coaching them through the essay-writing process as they complete their applications. In addition to identifying spelling, punctuation, and grammatical errors, you’ll provide thoughtful, actionable feedback to encourage and inspire strong revisions. And through it all, you’ll bring a personal approach to the process (and lots of enthusiasm!). You’ll work independently, and set your own schedule, while meeting (and maybe even beating!) internal deadlines. Who We're Looking For (You) You have a background in English, writing, or education (a B.A. in one of these subjects is required, though applicants with a degree in a different field who have significant editing experience will also be considered). You can wrangle a rogue apostrophe with the best of them and typos can’t get past your eagle eye, but your editing skills don’t stop there. You have a genuine interest in the stories students tell, and the ability to provide thoughtful, specific feedback utilizing a personal, conversational tone. You’re an independent worker motivated by deadlines and eager to contribute to our supportive hive of editors. You don’t believe that part-time hours equate with part-time effort. You’re ready to bring your heart to work every day, and to be recognized for your talent and expertise. Work Life at Collegewise We’ve worked hard to create the company we’d want to work for, with a culture that draws smart, fascinating professionals united by a desire to do the best work of our careers. For more information about our approach to work, check out our Careers page.
Compensation and Benefits
Applicants who successfully complete our editing assessment will be paid $25 per hour during a two-week provisional training period. After that time, editors who are invited to stay on may receive an increase (up to $30 per hour) based on experience and skill level. This is a seasonal independent contractor role. Start Date We have several spots to fill, and we'll be doing so immediately when we meet the right candidates. Location Virtual We want to hear from you If you’re excited about this opportunity but unsure if you’re the right fit, we hope you’ll take a shot. There is no such thing as a perfect applicant (or a perfect job, for that matter). And we promise to give a fair and thorough read to every applicant who takes the time to submit a thoughtful application to us. Collegewise is stronger because of the different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences our team brings. We're committed to building a place where everyone can do their best work—and we actively work toward that through our IEA Committee, our resources for students from all backgrounds, and our everyday practices. If that matters to you too, we'd love to meet you. Questions? Feel free to email us at [email protected] (please no phone calls). We promise to respond to you quickly. Thanks for reading! We’d love to hear from you, but if we don’t, we hope you find the perfect professional fit someplace else. Apply To This Job