About Crimson Education
Crimson Education (founded 2013) helps high school students gain admission to top US / UK universities through personalized, expert-led support. Our global network of 2,400+ tutors and consultants serves 20,000+ students worldwide.
Role summary
We’re growing our global team of Former Undergraduate Admissions Officers (FAOs). As an FAO you’ll provide insider, student-appropriate guidance that strengthens applications and demystifies the review process. You’ll collaborate with Strategists, Tutors, and Mentors; you focus on the admissions expertise— no case management .
What you’ll do
Student consultations (60 mins) : real-time strategy on academics, activities, school list, essays, and timeline.
Written application reviews : structured, template-based feedback students can reuse.
Mock admissions committees (VIP) : collaborate with FAOs to simulate committee deliberations and deliver a debrief.
Team collaboration : align with Student Success Managers and the student’s wider Crimson team to execute the roadmap.
You’ll be a great fit if you have
Non-negotiables
Former undergraduate admissions officer at a US campus , with a decision-making responsibility (Assistant Director level or above).
Experience reading domestic and / or international territories is valued.
Preferred
Experience from Top-15 / Ivy-Plus institutions (Premier FAO = Ivies + Stanford + MIT).
Warm, clear communication with teenagers; ability to give honest, actionable feedback.
Engagement & compensation
This is a remote contractor role that gives you complete flexibility to set your hours and volume of work, with activity naturally peaking during admissions season.
We offer highly competitive rates , and recognize the added value that comes with your background.
By joining Crimson’s global FAO network, you’ll not only be compensated at the top of market , but also gain the flexibility, professional prestige, and global impact that comes with shaping the next generation of world leaders.
Admission Officer • Chicago, Illinois, .US