PathIvy · 1 day ago
Senior College Admissions Counselor (Engineering & STEM Focus)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$40K/yr - $100K/yrPathIvy is a results-driven college admissions counseling organization dedicated to helping ambitious students gain admission to their best-fit universities. They are seeking a Senior College Admissions Counselor with an engineering background to develop personalized admissions strategies and support students through the college admissions process for competitive engineering and STEM programs.
Education Management
Hiring Manager
Rhianna Aaron
Responsibilities
Develop personalized college admissions strategies for engineering and STEM applicants, including course selection, academic rigor, technical extracurriculars, and project development
Evaluate technical coursework, research, competitions, internships, and independent projects in the context of selective admissions
Help students translate technical experiences into compelling application narratives and essays
Review applications and essays, providing detailed written and live feedback
Conduct mock admissions interviews and coach students on communicating technical interests clearly
Lead student and parent webinars focused on engineering and STEM admissions pathways
Maintain regular communication with students and families, guiding them through high-stakes decisions
Collaborate with other counselors to refine best practices for engineering-focused applicants
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
Passion for mentoring high-achieving students (grades 7–12)
Experience advising students through the U.S. college admissions process
Deep familiarity with competitive undergraduate engineering and STEM admissions
Strong ability to assess student competitiveness, particularly in technical contexts
Comfort working with high-achieving students and families in high-pressure environments
Preferred
Graduate degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
Industry experience in engineering, technology, or applied research in addition to admissions or counseling work
Demonstrated outcomes advising students admitted to highly competitive STEM programs (CS, EE, ME, biomedical engineering, applied math, etc.)
Academic or professional background in engineering, computer science, or a closely related technical field
Prior experience as an engineer, technical practitioner, researcher, or in a STEM-focused industry role
Experience translating technical depth into admissions strategy and storytelling
Former admissions officers from engineering-focused schools or colleges
College admissions counselors with extensive experience placing students into competitive engineering or STEM programs
STEM educators or academic advisors with direct admissions advising exposure
Company
PathIvy
Using market research and data analytics PathIvy provides virtual and in-person guidance to students so they can explore their passions, be pushed toward new experiences, and build the skills required to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
Founded in 2016
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Vicky(Vandana) Mehta
Founder
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