Business Development & Strategic Initiatives

• Serve as an integral part of advertising, public relations, and community outreach campaigns aimed at attracting clients and employee recruitment.
• Assist the Office of the CEO with major projects and initiatives by developing, coordinating, and managing project activities and timelines.
• Design and implement project protocols, templates, and procedures.
• Assist with the collection, analysis, and display of data in charts, tables, and other formats.
• Collaborate with educational institutions in professional development activities and participatory action research.
• Write and edit reports, briefs, and other materials, or engage in operations-oriented tasks to strengthen the College Division.
• Perform other duties customarily performed by individuals in similar positions, adapting to changing business needs as assigned by the Company.

Administrative & Logistical Coordination

• Manage assignment-related administrative tasks efficiently and independently.
• Communicate logistical needs and updates with consultants and editors.
• Organize send-outs of completed assignments to clients and draft email updates/reminders for assigned students.
• Schedule review meetings with Consultants and Editors, and take/distribute structured meeting notes.

Availability & Expectations

• Hours: Availability to work full-time, Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM Pacific Time. Occasional weekend work may be required during peak admissions season.
• Communication: High responsiveness via Slack, Gmail, and Zoom during working hours.
• Work Ethic: Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment, displaying strong personal accountability and ownership of assigned work. High level of flexibility and professionalism when receiving and implementing feedback.
• Integrity Standard: We do not permit the use of AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini) for student-facing content. AI-generated material can jeopardize a student’s application. Violation of this policy will result in immediate termination.

Qualifications

• Education: MFA in Creative Writing, preferably from the University of Iowa.
• Experience: 2–5 years of professional writing or editing experience in a deadline-driven environment. Experience in education consulting or college admissions is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Exceptional English verbal and written communication skills with a mastery of grammar and narrative structure. Strong analytical writing skills and the ability to edit and write skillfully without reliance on AI tools.
• Organization: Detail-oriented, highly organized, and comfortable balancing multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency in Google Workspace and collaboration tools.
• Portfolio: A minimum of three writing samples required upon application (one creative piece and one research-based piece strongly encouraged).

Compensation & Benefits

• We are dedicated to attracting top talent and are committed to rewarding exceptional performance with substantial opportunities for compensation growth.
• Medical insurance reimbursement
• Two weeks of paid leave, including sick leave
• Performance-based bonuses
• Commuter benefits
• Paid team lunches
• Regular company and team-building events

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