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Galin Education

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Galin Education is a private education services company that provides individualized and group test preparation, tutoring, academic coaching, and college and graduate admissions counseling. They offer prep for standardized tests (ACT, SAT, APs, MCAT, and others), executive-function and study-skill coaching, essay help, and application strategy through in-person and online services across multiple locations. Galin emphasizes personalized plans, experienced tutors/counselors, measurable score improvement, and comprehensive support for students and families navigating admissions processes.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2011

📚 Education

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• Work with roughly 30 students (full-time) or 5+ students (part-time) in each graduating class through all aspects of the college admissions process; • Communicate with parents on a regular basis; • Make use of publicly available data to inform advice and expertise; • Regularly participate in professional development opportunities, including regional and national conferences, webinars, college tours, and more; • Keep current on current trends in college admissions; • Develop training and educational materials for self and others on the team; • Write blogs and articles targeted at high school students and their parents; • Coordinate events to speak publicly about college admissions; • Develop relationships with local high school counselors and other educational experts.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required / advance degree preferred • A minimum of three years of experience in admissions at a selective college or as an independent college counselor OR a minimum of five years of experience working as a counselor in a high school • Exceptional writing skills • Exceptional communication skills • Attention to detail, with strong organizational skills • Expertise in using web-based tools to advise students • Ability to work evenings and weekends, as needed (determined by students’ schedule)

🏖️ Benefits

• Up to 5% match 401(k) (for eligible employees) • Health insurance stipend (for full-time employees) • Paid membership in professional organizations • Stipend for travel for college visits and conferences • 3 weeks PTO (for full-time employees)