Managing Director

College Solutions seeks an ambitious, detail-oriented individual to join our staff as a Managing Director. The Managing Director position is two-pronged:  business development and private college counseling. 

Our company has been fortunate to earn and maintain a reputable brand, and as such, we are ready to grow. The Managing Director's role is expected to help create and represent College Solutions in his/her/their respective community.  Business development tasks will include identifying local strategic partners, joining a business networking group, and presenting at local events to generate sales traction.

Secondly, we are in search of a managing director with the ability to connect with students and families, be up on the latest trends in college admissions, and encourage students through the ups and downs of the admissions process. 

In sum, we are searching for someone who can think strategically and empathetically — someone who can envision the big and small picture simultaneously.   

College Solutions is an educational counseling firm that helps candidates through the American college application and financial aid processes. We work with applicants worldwide to ensure they have the highest degree of success in finding the right fit when applying to colleges and universities. School selection, resume review, essay editing/strategic feedback, mock interviewing, and recommendation coaching are just a few of our basic services. 

essential duties

Some of the managing director’s responsibilities include:

  • Working with the CEO to develop a strategic growth plan for the Managing Director's market

  • Coaching students on the entire college application process

  • Choosing courses, activities, and internships

  • Brainstorming & editing college application essays

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must have strong attention to detail and the ability to adhere to deadlines to aid students in hitting their target dates

  • If not already familiar, must develop a strong understanding of the role of each essay in the college admissions process and how each essay would be evaluated

  • Must be able to coach students

  • Must have a strong understanding of editing functionality in Google and Word

  • Must be efficient with time and the editing process

  • Exceptional interpersonal skills which positively benefit interaction with students and staff

  • Must have high ethical and professional standards

  • Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control

  • Must have excellent organizational, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through written communication

  • Enthusiasm, trustworthiness, personal integrity, and honesty

  • Must be detail-oriented, able to plan, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to work autonomously and understand when a superior should be involved in decision-making

  • Good decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze information, evaluate results, and implement the best solution to problems or challenges

  • Self-motivated and dedicated to keeping up to date with new trends in technology and applying that new knowledge to your job

Qualifications

  • A bachelor's degree or higher is required

  • College admission experience

  • Demonstrated excellent organizational, oral, and written communications skills

  • A student-centered philosophy

  • High ethical and professional standards

  • Flexibility, creativity, and a good sense of humor are required in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficiency in word processing

Salary and location

This position is fully remote. The salary range is $60,000-$100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.


To Apply

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Maggie Leahy, Vice President of Operations, at maggie@collegesolutions.com with “Managing Director” in the subject line.

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