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# Essay Specialist (FT) - Remote

- **Company:** Vanguard
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $41,600 - $52,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Logging, Gsuite, Dropbox
- **Published:** November 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Essay-Specialist-FT-Remote-Vanguard-College-Prep-397074504553305/

## About the Role

+ Bachelor's degree or higher from US schools.
 + Ideally a minimum of 2 years of editing experience, preferably in college admissions.
 + Strong editing skills and mastery of the English language.
 + Access to a reliable internet connection and a private workspace without noise or distraction.
The ideal candidate will also possess some or all of the following:

 + Graduated from a top 50 university.
 + A degree in a communication-based field (English, Language Arts, Journalism, Creative Writing, Publishing, Anthropology, Public Policy, etc.)
 + Experience tutoring high school and/or college-aged students in writing.
 + Editing experience, especially in positions that require heavy editing to meet organizational standards.
 + Experience in the college preparation service industry.
 + Experience instructing remotely, using tools such as Google Workspace, Dropbox…etc.
 + Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask, balance multiple deadlines, and take responsibility for students' progress.

## Description

About:
** Do you love storytelling and want to make a lasting impact on students' lives? Vanguard College Prep is seeking full-time Essay Specialists to help high schoolers craft authentic, powerful application essays. Our specialists don't just edit words - they shape futures. With competitive pay and a collaborative culture of top-tier educators, this is a chance to grow with a company that values both excellence and balance.**, + Conduct live 1-on-1 video brainstorming sessions with students, followed by asynchronous drafting and editorial feedback.

 + Work on a project basis on both narrative and supplemental essays.
 + Collaborate with teams to provide in-depth feedback on essay drafts, conducting any necessary editing work along the way.
 + Model professionalism and strong organizational skills by managing students' production schedules, communicating with team members in a timely manner, and tracking/logging hours worked.
 + Work Flex Schedule with a few set Core Hours for team touchpoint meetings., * Your feedback won't just polish essays - it will help students discover their authentic voice and gain admission to schools that change their lives.

 + ** Career Growth:**
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* As Vanguard continues to expand, we offer opportunities to take on leadership roles, train new specialists, and contribute to innovative writing curriculum development.

o Experience a distinctive and individualized approach to creative writing and expression with a strong track record of producing top-tier written work.

 + Elite Peer Network:
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* Elite team of instructors, counselors, and specialists from top universities across the nation who are passionate about fostering student success., o Quickly-growing start-up environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and mentorship.