Primary Purpose

Bright Horizons College Coach has been assisting families in achieving their education goals for more than 20 years. With a strong service mission, commitment to excellence, and focus on ethical guidance, we work with tens of thousands of families who receive our services for free through their employer-sponsored benefit. We have a clear vision at Bright Horizons: to be the place where a diverse, talented mix of people can come together to do their best work. We are intentional about diversity and inclusion, embracing the individuality of each student, family member, and employee. Join us to do important work at a company named 20 times as one of FORTUNE’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.”

At the heart of Bright Horizons College Coach is a phenomenal group of knowledgeable, hardworking, team-oriented educators with experience at a wide range of undergraduate institutions. Our College Admissions Associates guide our clients through the college admissions process, helping students present and maximize their unique strengths, accomplishments, and potential in a student-focused and ethical way.

The College Admissions Associate is a remote, part-time, year-round role .

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Build on your admission experience to work with a diverse group of families at various socioeconomic levels and help them successfully navigate the education system

• Conduct one-on-one phone counseling sessions on a range of college admissions topics

• Provide feedback on college application essays

• Track all work in the online client registration system

• Part Time hours (a minimum 15 hours per week, Monday – Friday, with the option to flex up to 25 hours a week)

• Complete additional duties, as assigned

Decision Making Authority

• The College Admissions Associate needs to be able to work autonomously but defer to management for complex or unusual situations

Job Requirements – Education/Experience

• Bachelor's Degree Required

• Experience in undergraduate college admissions required, college counseling experience is a plus

• The ability to reach all audiences and meet families where they are in the process

• High degree of integrity and teamwork, positive and flexible attitude

• Strong editing and writing skills preferred

• Strong relationship building skills, confident presence, and a professional manner

• Ability to work independently

• Access to reliable phone and internet service

Additional Job Requirements

• Experience in the college admissions and/or education counseling fields.

• The ability to reach all audiences and meet families where they are in the process

• High degree of integrity, team player, positive and flexible.

• Strong editing and writing skills

• Strong relationship building skills. confident presence, and a professional manner

• Other qualifications include the ability to fully utilize software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, CRM) as well as ability to perform Internet research; ability to think creatively and strategically; high degree of accuracy, organization and attention to detail; ability to relate to both students and parents and mediate between them; ability to self motivate and work independently to meet all deadlines, and administrative and client responsibilities

Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:

The compensation for this position is between $27.00-$35.00 hourly. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Benefits:

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Spring Health (EAP)
• 401(k)
• PT/temp will accrue Sick in states as required by law
• Goal Booster
• Metro Credit Union
• Real Estate Advantage
• The Work Number
• Leaves of Absence (varies by leave type)
• Perks at Work
• Fitness Discounts

Learn more at https://careers.brighthorizons.com/us/en/health-and-wellness

Deadline to Apply Information:

This posting is anticipated to remain open until 3/20/2026

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or bhrecruit@brighthorizons.com. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.