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Full-Time Student-Athlete College Consultant

Wakefield, MA (Hybrid)

One-on-One College Consulting

One-on-One College Consulting is seeking a high-performing Student-Athlete College Consultant to lead families through the college admissions and NCAA recruiting process with clarity, confidence, and strategic precision.

This is not a passive advising role.

We are looking for a decisive, organized, relationship-driven professional who can manage a full caseload, command parent meetings, and deliver measurable outcomes.

If you thrive in high-accountability environments and hold yourself to elite standards, keep reading.

What You’ll Own

• Full management of a caseload of 25-30 student-athletes (grades 9–12)
• Strategic college admissions and enrollment planning
• NCAA recruiting timelines, eligibility, and compliance guidance
• Division I, II, and III recruiting strategy
• Direct coaching on outreach to college coaches
• High-level parent communication and expectation setting
• CRM documentation, milestone tracking, and deadline management

You are responsible for clarity, momentum, and execution.

What We Expect

• Experience in college advising, athletic recruiting, career counseling, and coaching
• Strong working knowledge of NCAA recruiting rules and timelines
• Exceptional organization and follow-through
• Confident leadership in parent-student meetings
• Ability to manage multiple high-touch families simultaneously
• Comfort with CRM systems and structured workflows

You must be proactive, direct, and comfortable having hard conversations when necessary.

Who Thrives Here

• Self-starters who do not wait for direction
• Strategic thinkers who see the long game
• Professionals who hold families accountable
• Clear communicators who value truth over comfort
• Team players who elevate standards across the organization

Your growth mindset will positively contribute to One-on-One's dynamic culture.

Job Qualifications

• MA or NH resident
• 3+ years of recent experience advising families on the college search and application process
• Former NCAA college student-athlete, preferably at a high-academic college/university
• Coaching experience at the high school or college level is a plus
• Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) certification is a plus

You are required to travel to Wakefield, MA for weekly in-person staff meetings and be available to meet with clients at night and/or weekends.

Why Join One-on-One

• 30+ years of established credibility
• Proven 4-Fit advising framework
• High-touch, relationship-driven model
• Strong internal systems and structure
• Dynamic team and collaborative culture
• Opportunity to meaningfully impact student-athletes’ futures

This hybrid role is ideal for someone who wants ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to perform at a high level inside a growing, mission-driven educational consulting firm.

How To Apply

Submit the following to :

1. Your resume
2. List of three references
3. Video (no longer than 3 minutes) outlining why you believe you would excel as a team member in this high-accountability consulting role

After You Apply

We will contact you to schedule a live interview within two days of receiving your application materials only if we plan on moving forward with you in the hiring process.