Local Admissions Counsellor, China

About the Company Crimson Education is a global EdTech company founded in 2013 with the idea that through personalised education and technology, we can transform students into the world leaders of tomorrow. We’re the world’s leading college admissions consultancy, with over 1,330 Ivy League offers and 2,140 to the US Top 15. With a passionate team of 800+ that's rapidly expanding across 30 markets, our unique tech platform connects expert‑led guidance and proven data‑driven strategies from 3,000 tutors and mentors with students worldwide. We help ambitious students unlock their dream career pathways, and Crimson students are 7x more likely to get into the Ivy League. We have the largest team of former admissions officers and college counselors globally, and our valuation exceeds $1 B NZD. Position Overview Strategy Consultants (Admissions Counsellors) are exemplars of Crimson Education’s philosophy, dedicated to making a difference in students’ lives by personalising blueprints that become the basis of all academic, extracurricular, and personal development. Location & Eligibility Full‑time role based in our Shanghai office. Native‑English speakers who attended a US‑based top‑30 college for their undergraduate degree are highly preferred; relocation to China is supported. Success Criteria Provide overarching admissions strategies, creating individualized plans and executing them with the student’s Crimson team (Educational Coordinators, Tutors, Application Consultants, and ECL Mentors). Maintain expert knowledge of high‑school curricula, extracurriculars, summer programs, and standardized‑test planning to recommend the best admissions strategies. Use in‑depth knowledge of higher‑education institutions to guide students and parents toward attainable school goals and maximize acceptance chances. Conduct formal consulting sessions with students on a bi‑monthly basis, documenting and sharing notes and action items with stakeholders. Maintain timely communication with students and families outside formal sessions via email and other channels. Facilitate or lead the development and presentation of marketing materials for seminars or expositions in local markets. Collaborate with local sales teams on initial consultations to support potential client investment and understanding of Crimson’s products and services. Assist with product and resource development initiatives to enhance our service. Skills & Experience Bachelor’s degree from a top‑30 US university (special consideration may be given to those with an undergraduate admissions‑consulting background). Strong preference for experience with US undergraduate admissions consulting at top‑ranked universities. Passion for coaching young adults and appreciation of global perspectives. Superior planning and organisational skills; experience in project management, event coordination, and product management is a plus. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Stakeholder management experience (collaborating with a range of internal stakeholders, students, and parents). Resilience when working independently under pressure, with a flexible and adaptive mindset in a fast‑paced, growing organisation. Experience in education, coaching, tutoring, and admissions consulting preferred. What You’ll Gain Be part of the world’s leading admissions consulting firm. Rapidly growing start‑up with a flexible working environment and the freedom to structure your work. Limitless development and exposure – internal promotions/role changes accounted for 33% of all recruitment last year. NZD $1,000 individual training budget per year for continual learning. Psychologist on staff and regular fireside chats and workshops to support high performance. Radical Candor feedback culture. Global presence – 28 markets with the option to work from multiple offices or remotely. Apply If you’re passionate about growing in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and want to work with cutting‑edge technology, we’d love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr