Senior College Counseling Manager (Player-Coach) Job at ESM Prep, Sacramento, CA

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  • ESM Prep
  • Sacramento, CA

Job Description

Summary

Are you an expert college consultant with a passion for mentorship and team leadership? ESM Prep | College MatchPoint (a Guidewell Education company) is seeking a Counselor Manager to lead a dedicated team of elite "Coaches" while maintaining a select personal student roster. This is a high-impact, hybrid leadership role designed for a growth-oriented professional who excels at upholding the highest standards of student outcomes and operational excellence.

This is a full-time remote role

Responsibilities

  • People Leadership & Mentorship: Lead and develop a team of college coaches, conducting regular 1-on-1s, performance reviews, and professional development sessions to ensure best-in-class advice.
  • Quality Control & Oversight: Review student college lists, essays, and strategic plans created by your team to ensure every family receives the expert guidance that defines the ESM | CMP experience.
  • Operational Management: Collaborate with sales and department leadership to manage counselor capacity, maintain the sales/service matrix, and hit quarterly performance targets.
  • Onboarding & Training: Join the recruiting process and lead the training/shadowing for new hires, integrating them into the Guidewell culture and resource library.
  • Senior College Coaching: Act as a "Player-Coach" by guiding your own small roster of students through the search, planning, and application process with strategic excellence.
  • Industry Thought Leadership: Lead webinars and events, develop new counseling resources, and stay on the cutting edge of admissions trends to build our presence as industry leaders.

Qualifications

  • 5+ Years of College Counseling Experience: A proven track record of student success and deep fluency in the current US college admissions landscape.
  • 3+ Years of Leadership Experience: Demonstrated ability to manage team performance, foster psychological safety in remote environments, and coach professionals toward annual goals.
  • Operational Excellence: Proficiency in data-driven decision-making, capacity management, and maintaining operational systems.
  • Technical Tool Belt: Expert-level proficiency with CRM tools and project management software (experience with Asana, Airtable, or Notion is highly preferred).
  • Communication Skills: Exceptional public speaking presence for webinars and the ability to provide high-level strategic feedback on student work.
  • Work Location: Remote/Work from Home (primarily), with the flexibility to work some evenings and weekends to meet family needs.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Professional Affiliations: Active membership or leadership experience in NACAC, IECA, or HECA .
  • High-Growth Experience: Prior experience in an M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) or high-growth organizational structure.
  • Resource Curation: A talent for turning expertise into templates, guides, and webinars for team-wide use.

Perks & Benefits

  • Total Compensation: Annual "on track" earnings (OTE) of $110,000 – $120,000 via salary, commissions, and performance bonuses.
  • Health & Wellness: Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • Future Planning: 401(k) with company match available after one year.
  • Work-Life Balance: Generous holiday schedule and paid-time-off (PTO).
  • Exclusive Discounts: Employee discounts on all Guidewell Education services.

Call to Action

Ready to lead a team of passionate educators and shape the future of college counseling? Apply now to join ESM Prep | College MatchPoint!

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Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with Guidewell Education--parents, students, staff, contractors, partners, vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.

The Legal Stuff:

Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. Guidewell Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended.

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