Spark Admissions provides a collaborative, friendly, and gratifying work environment. We offer a career path for talented individuals seeking to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people through one-on-one coaching and mentorship. All of our positions are full-time, salaried roles.
Please note that we only accept applications that include a detailed cover letter and a resume. Please send these materials to [email protected].
The Spark Admissions team is growing! You’ll find all the details about our current openings and instructions for how to apply below. We look forward to reviewing your materials!
Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
About Spark Admissions
We are a thriving educational consulting firm offering an engaging work environment and supportive, thoughtful colleagues. Candidates with the desire to mentor and change the lives of students will find this position extremely rewarding, as we’ve helped thousands of students gain confidence, clarity, and admission to their best-fit colleges.
At Spark Admissions, we believe that applying to college can be a transformative journey. We’re a team of educators and mentors who are passionate about helping students discover who they are, what they care about, and how to tell their stories.
About the Position
We are looking for a full-time college admissions consultant who shares our belief that great advising is rooted in empathy, encouragement, and high standards. If you’re someone who loves building relationships, coaching students to reach their full potential, and working closely with caring, collaborative colleagues, we’d love to hear from you!
Work hours for this position are generally flexible but involve both tasks and internal meetings during normal business hours and client meetings in the afternoons/evenings and/or on weekends. This role is fully remote and does not require any travel. The intended start date is Monday, April 13, 2026.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (All Required):
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the qualifications listed above. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. While experience matters, we seek someone who aligns with our values and team dynamic – someone who feels like a natural fit for our thoughtful and mission-driven team.
New hires for the College Consultant role undergo an intensive training process and typically begin their Spark careers as members of our Research Team. New College Consultants are paid an $80,000 base salary until their training is complete. Note that during this initial training period, new hires are expected to work a more traditional 9am-6pm Monday to Friday EST schedule.
Benefits & Compensation:
The Spark Admissions Consultant is a full-time, salaried role with the following compensation and benefits:
To Apply:
If this role sounds like a fit, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume, a cover letter, and responses to the three short-answer questions below to [email protected] with “College Admissions Consultant” in the subject line.
To be considered, we ask that you meet the qualifications above and share meaningful responses to the questions below. Only applications with carefully crafted cover letters and short-answer responses will be reviewed.
Cover Letter:
We know no one loves writing cover letters, but we read them closely. We value cover letters as a chance to hear your story – what draws you to this work, what excites you about Spark, and why you’d thrive on our team.
Short-Answer Questions (each response should be 125-250 words in length):
1. A student is strongly drawn to a highly selective school where they have a very low chance of admission. How would you navigate this situation?
2. A student has stopped sending you essay drafts by the deadlines you’d discussed and is no longer responding to your emails. What steps would you take?
3. How would you approach a scenario where a parent is encouraging their child to declare a major on their application that doesn’t align with the student’s true interests?
The deadline for receipt of application materials is Friday, February 6, 2026. All applications submitted by that date will be considered.
If you do not hear from us by the end of February, please assume that you were not selected to move forward in the process. However, we sincerely appreciate your interest.
We are a thriving educational consulting firm seeking a full-time, salaried research analyst to join our team. We offer a flexible work environment and supportive, thoughtful colleagues. We are Boston-based but completely open to telecommuting candidates. This position requires no travel.
The strength of Spark Admissions is in its company culture, which fosters a work environment that is respectful, kind, and collaborative. If you are interested in joining a team of encouraging, brilliant, thoughtful, and creative colleagues, we urge you to apply.
The primary responsibilities for this position are as follows:
The ideal background for the Research Associate includes:
Please do not apply for this role if you do not have the aforementioned skills and background.
Overall, we will favor fit with our culture above all else.
The Spark Admissions Research Analyst is a full-time, salaried role with bonus potential. Benefits include a strong Blue Cross Blue Shield health plan, generous holiday and vacation package, and ample flexibility of scheduling.
All interested parties, please send a resume and cover letter to the following address: [email protected], with the phrase “Research Analyst Application” as your subject line. Please craft your cover letter carefully, as only applications with cover letters will be reviewed.
Email your resume and cover letter to [email protected]
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