About Us:
Cardinal Education is a dynamic and collaborative educational consulting company dedicated to providing students and families with superior academic support and admissions expertise. Our rapidly growing enterprise offers Educational Consultants the opportunity to make a significant impact from the start while prioritizing exceptional experiences for families and providing substantial growth opportunities within the company.
Culture at Cardinal Education
Collaboration is key to our culture at Cardinal Education, where open communication and diverse perspectives are valued and drive success. We foster innovation and learning through a supportive environment that encourages growth. Our team is passionate about education and creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace.
Job Overview:
We are looking for a creative, detail-oriented Remote Editor to join our team on a 3-month contract or part-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creative nonfiction, particularly in essay writing and prompt-based narrative work. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our College Admissions Consulting Team to support students in crafting compelling and effective college application essays.
This position will require a high level of skill and flexibility, and you will also be required to do research on a vast array of topics, depending on the interests and activities of each student. Commitment will be expected during the college season, and our editors are expected to work around deadlines. There will also be opportunities to be actively involved in all stages of essay drafting. This position is outstanding for professional growth and can eventually lead to a long-term career.
If you are interested in helping students across different backgrounds strengthen their applications and achieve their goal of entering their dream college or university, we would love for you to join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Writing and Editing: The Remote Editor will brainstorm with the College Admissions Team’s Consultants about the direction of the essay. The Remote Editor will be asked to edit the students’ rough drafts.
- The Remote Editor will be asked to follow feedback made regarding:
- Essays are reviewed and revised through extensive rounds of edits
- Research: Depending on the students’ interests and profiles, the Remote Editor will research different topics to strengthen their work.
- High-Level Skill: We do not allow the use of any AI tools such as ChatGPT or Bard because AI-generated content will automatically disqualify a student’s application. If the Remote Editor is found to be using AI tools, termination is effective immediately.
Eligibility:
- Exceptional English verbal and writing skills with a strong grip on grammar
- Experience working for an education consulting company specializing in college admissions is preferred, but not required
- Graduated from a 4-year degree program at a top, reputable university
- Can edit and write skillfully without the use of AI tools
- Candidates with an MFA in Creative Writing are strongly preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
- 3-month engagement – can be structured as either an hourly rate or a fixed monthly rate, based on your preference and experience
- Performance bonuses based on deliverables and impact
- Flexible hours
