Position Overview:
Class 101 Ashburn is seeking a fluent Hindi-speaking College Admissions Adviser to join our team on a contract basis. In this role, you will work closely with Hindi-speaking students and families, many of whom are first-generation applicants, to guide them through the college application process. This includes support in test prep, application completion, essay writing, and scholarship search. Candidates should be native Hindi speakers, fluent in English, and familiar with the U.S. college admissions process.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Individualized College Planning: Provide one-on-one counseling and guidance to high school students, in Hindi and/or English, throughout the college application process, including building a balanced college list, navigating deadlines, and understanding admission requirements.
• College Application Support: Assist students with college application completion, including application essays, personal statements, and supplementary materials, in both English and Hindi as needed or allowed.
• Test Preparation Guidance: Provide advice on test prep strategies for SAT, ACT, and other standardized tests; connect students with appropriate resources for improving scores.
• Process Expertise: Assist families in understanding the nuances of the U.S. college admissions process, particularly for first-generation and/or students where English may not be the first language
• College Fit: Help students assess academic, social, and financial fit at potential colleges, ensuring their goals align with the institutions they apply to.
• Scholarship & Financial Aid Counseling: Guide students and families through the scholarship search and financial aid application process, including FAFSA completion and merit-based aid opportunities.
• College Fit: Help students assess academic, social, and financial fit at potential colleges, ensuring their goals align with the institutions they apply to.
• Workshop Facilitation: Lead workshops in Hindi and/or English for students and parents on various topics related to college admissions, essay writing, financial aid, and more.
• Relationship Management: Build relationships with students, parents, and high school staff, as well as liaise and form partnerships with colleges and universities nationwide.
• Maintain Student Records: Keep detailed, accurate records of each student’s progress, including test prep scores, application status, deadlines, and any communications with the student and family.
• Track Application Deadlines: Monitor and track key college application deadlines for multiple students, ensuring each student submits applications, essays, and supplemental materials on time.
• Coordinate Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the student, family, school counselors, and colleges, ensuring timely updates and smooth communication throughout the application process.
• Utilize College Admissions Platforms: Familiarize yourself with and utilize various college application platforms (such as Common App, Coalition, Schoolinks) to help students manage and submit their applications efficiently.
• Research and Stay Updated: Continuously research and stay updated on changes in the college admissions landscape, including test policies, application procedures, and scholarship opportunities for first-generation students.
• Prepare and Submit Reports: Prepare and submit progress reports to students and families, outlining where they stand in the application process, upcoming deadlines, and next steps.
• Handle Administrative Tasks: Manage administrative tasks such as scheduling student meetings, organizing workshops, sending reminders, and ensuring all documents are submitted correctly and on time.
• Provide Feedback and Revisions: Review and provide detailed feedback on essays, resumes, and supplemental materials. Ensure that all documents meet college standards before submission.
• Track Test Preparation Progress: Monitor students’ progress in test preparation (SAT/ACT), ensuring they are following the recommended study plans and improving over time.
• Coordinate with Other Team Members: Collaborate with other advisers and administrative staff to ensure a streamlined experience for each family, sharing insights and strategies to best support each student.
• New Customer Liaison: Assist with increasing client base through delivery of sales presentations to potential students and families. Meeting and maintaining monthly and quarterly goals.  

• Fluent in Hindi and English. Native, educated speaker is preferred. Must be able to communicate verbally, electronically, and able to read and write at an academic level in each language
• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree in counseling, education, or related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the college admissions landscape, formal or otherwise, including application processes, test preparation, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, parents, and school administrators in either language.
• Familiarity with International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and other advanced academic programs is a plus.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including first-generation applicants and neurodivergent students.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to meet the needs of students and families.
• Experience in college admissions counseling, academic advising, or working in a college admissions office is ideal, though not required.