Position Details
Position Information
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Position Title
Student College Admissions Tutor II_Off-Campus FWS
Level of Support
Student Support II
Position Type
Off-Campus FWS
Number of Openings
150
Work Hours
Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am) , During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)
Wage Per Hour
19
Division/School
Division/School
Department Name
School House World
Department Bio
Schoolhouse.world, a free peer-tutoring platform founded by Sal Khan, has partnered with Coalition for College and College Board to revolutionize college access. Our partnership represents 170 member colleges and universities committed to educational access and equity. Together, we help students explore careers, find colleges that match their interests, and discover ways to pay for education - all at no cost. With over 7,000 high school students already benefiting from our College Admissions Workshops, we're expanding to reach more students who need dedicated mentors like you. Join us in creating equitable pathways to college success!
Position Specific Summary
The Role
Earn money while making a meaningful impact on college access! As a College Admissions Workshop Tutor, you'll lead virtual, structured workshops (with flexible scheduling based on your availability!) for up to 15 high school students (usually fewer). We offer comprehensive, paid training and easy-to-follow workshop plans and materials to give you all the support you need to succeed in the role. You'll develop valuable leadership and teaching skills while providing crucial support many students couldn't otherwise access. More details below!
Our Workshops
You'll choose which of our options you want to teach (options vary by month - we already have curriculum for you to use):
- Creating Your College List: 4 weeks, eight 75-minute sessions
- Guide students in building balanced college lists
- Help students understand what they're looking for in a college
- The Essay: 4 weeks, eight 75-minute sessions
- Support students in brainstorming and drafting personal statements and supplemental essays
- The Application: 2 weeks, four 60-minute sessions
- Guide students through key application components
- Financial Aid: 2 weeks, four 60-minute sessions
- Level up your understanding of college costs and gain a clearer picture of the financial aid process
- Getting Started on Your Essay: 1 time, 75-minutes
- Help students brainstorm topics to write about for their college essays
Flexible Scheduling Options
Mix and match any workshops to create your ideal schedule and maximize your federal work-study dollars. Here are some popular combinations:
- Light Load (2-4 hours/week): Run one workshop at a time
- Medium Load (5-6 hours/week): Run 2 workshops simultaneously (e.g., two Essay workshops)
- Heavy Load (10-12+ hours/week): Run 4 workshops (e.g., two Essay workshops + two Application workshops)
Each workshop includes 15-30 minutes of prep time using our provided materials
We Support You With
- Comprehensive virtual training (paid)
- Ready-to-use lesson plans and materials
- Flexible scheduling options
- A supportive community of fellow tutors
- Clear guidelines and best practices
Benefits
- Get paid to make a real impact on students' college journeys
- Flexible schedule that works around your classes
- Gain valuable teaching and leadership experience
- Build your network in EdTech and higher education
- Enhance your resume and LinkedIn profile
- Develop professional skills in virtual instruction
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles
Standard Position Description
- The student in this position will be tasked with supporting high school students through the college application process and leading structured workshops on college applications, essays, and college list-building for groups of up to 15 students. This role advances educational equity by providing free college admissions support to students who may not otherwise have access to comprehensive college counseling.
- Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental needs.
Professional Outcomes
Critical Thinking, Communication, Leadership, Professionalism, Inclusion
Required Qualifications
This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to create an engaging virtual learning environment
- Self-motivated and reliable
- Passion for education and helping others
- Reliable internet connection and a Zoom-compatible device (computer strongly recommended) that supports both video and audio
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/24/2026
Job Close Date
09/30/2026
Campus Location
Off-Campus FWS Partner - Fully Virtual
Work Type Designation
Remote/Virtual
Hiring Manager Name
Rebecca Liu
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment-free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.
Background Check
The student employee will:
Off-Campus FWS position or a position with an external community partner - May or may not require a background check or work clearances external to GW.