Essay Specialist - Remote Position at Vanguard College Prep

About the Role

Vanguard College Prep is looking for an Essay Specialist to join our team remotely. If you are passionate about storytelling and want to make a lasting impact on students’ lives, this Essay Specialist remote position is your opportunity to help high school students craft authentic, powerful application essays. Our specialists don’t just edit words — they shape futures.

What You'll Do

• Provide asynchronous revision and feedback to high school students on their application essays.
• Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays.
• Collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts and conduct necessary editing work.
• Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students’ production schedules.
• Communicate with team members in a timely manner and track/log hours worked.
• Work Fixed Flex Schedule with Core Hours.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.

What We Offer

• Starting Pay: $20.00 – $23.00 per hour depending on education, experience, and skill.
• Health, dental, vision benefits.
• PTO + paid holidays.
• Remote flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Your feedback won’t just polish essays — it will help students discover their authentic voice and gain admission to schools that change their lives. As Vanguard continues to expand, we offer opportunities to take on leadership roles, train new specialists, and contribute to innovative writing curriculum development. Join a tight-knit team of educators who share resources, celebrate wins, and support each other through ongoing professional development and mentorship.