College Planning Consultant (Full-Time · Hourly · Remote · Ohio-Based)

At Estrela Consulting, we believe that every student deserves to feel supported, understood, and empowered as they navigate their college journey. If you are energized by guiding young people, building meaningful relationships, and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture, this role might be your next great move.

We are growing and seeking full-time, Ohio-based College Planning Consultants to join our high-performing virtual team. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise, creativity, and passion to a firm known for exceptional client service and a values-driven approach. You’ll work directly with students and families from around the world, delivering personalized guidance through one of the most important milestones of their lives.

What You’ll Do

As a College Planning Consultant, you will provide individualized, ethical, and compassionate guidance throughout the college planning process. In this role, you will:

Deliver an Exceptional Client Experience

• Guide students through the entire college search, application, and decision process - helping them find academic, social, and financial fit.

• Communicate promptly, warmly, and professionally across email, Zoom, phone, and text.

• Maintain clear documentation using Estrela’s CRM and follow established processes that ensure consistency and quality for every family.

Build Trusted Relationships

• Educate prospective clients on Estrela’s services and mission.

• Cultivate positive, respectful, supportive relationships with students and families.

• Uphold strict confidentiality and the highest standards of ethical practice, including adherence to IECA Principles of Good Practice.

Grow, Collaborate, and Lead

• Participate in team meetings, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities.

• Engage with colleagues in a supportive, inclusive virtual environment.

• Conduct meetings in the evenings and/or weekends to support students’ availability.

• Represent Estrela’s values of integrity, professionalism, and community impact -including opportunities for volunteer time off (VTO).

What You Bring

We are looking for teammates who are committed to excellence, energized by student success, and ready to contribute to a mission-driven organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience in college admissions, school counseling, or independent educational consulting.

• Outstanding communication skills - written, verbal, and interpersonal.

• Ability to build rapport with a diverse range of students and families.

• A proactive, organized, self-starter mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Tech fluency (G-Suite required; experience with CRMs a plus).

• Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice.

Preferred

• Membership in IECA or the eligibility to join.

• Experience working with high-expectation or high-touch client populations.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Why You’ll Love Working at Estrela

• Mission-driven culture centered on helping students find joy and confidence in their college journey.

• Supportive, collaborative team that values integrity, inclusivity, and personal growth.

• Meaningful work where your guidance truly changes students’ lives.

• Professional development support, including memberships, training, and opportunities for continued learning.

• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to give back to causes you care about.

• Remote flexibility, with the connection of a close-knit team.

Compensation: First-year earning potential typically ranges from $40–45K depending on experience.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We’d love to meet you.

Please submit the following:

• Resume

• Three references

• A cover letter sharing why this role speaks to you and what you hope to contribute to our team

Email all documents with the subject line “College Planning Consultant with Estrela” to [email protected]. Review of candidates begins immediately, and interviews will take place in February.

Our Commitment to Belonging

We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger and enrich the work we do with students. Estrela Consulting is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities who are passionate about expanding access, opportunity, and belonging in the college admissions landscape.

About Estrela Consulting:

Founded in 2008, Estrela Consulting is a full-service educational consulting firm based in Ohio. We offer a comprehensive college planning program, guiding our students through their entire college admission journey. Our services include assistance with the college search process, practice interviewing, application and essay review, guidance with the scholarship/financial aid process, and aptitudes/career assessments. Our highly individualized approach has helped students from around the world find the “right fit” academically, socially, and financially at colleges across the U.S. and abroad.