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Essay Specialist

Company
Vanguard College Prep
Location
New York, NY
Work type
Full Time · Hybrid
Posted
2026-09-08

Job description

What You’ll Do:

Conduct live 1-on-1 video brainstorming sessions with students, followed by asynchronous drafting and editorial feedback.
Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays.
Collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work along the way.
Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students’ production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked.
Work Flex Schedule with a few set Core Hours for team touchpoint meetings.
What You Bring (Requirements):

Bachelor’s degree or higher from US schools.
Ideally a minimum of 2 years of editing experience, preferably in college admissions.
Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language.
Access to a reliable internet connection and a private workspace without noise or distraction.
The ideal candidate will also possess some or all of the following:

Graduated from a top 50 University.
A degree in a communication-based field (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.)
Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing.
Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing to meet organizational standards.
Experience in the college preparation service industry.
Experience instructing remotely, using tools such as Google Workspace, Dropbox…etc.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students’ progress.

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