About The Role
Remote Marketplace Researcher will utilize the internet to answer college admissions-related questions asked by our Empowerly families. While are expected to meet their deadlines, they will have the freedom to choose their own schedule.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research regarding college admissions and extracurricular opportunities for high school students
- Create organized, personalized data sets for each request, clearly communicating your findings via professional emails
- Work collaboratively with the Research Manager, Product Team, and Empowerly families to perform research; with the opportunity to break into the Product field if original tasks are completed early
Requirements
- Familiarity with the U.S. college admissions system
- Excellent command of written English
- Reliably responsive via email and Slack during chosen work hours
- Capable of working professionally in a virtual environment
- Willingness to take the adequate time (.5-3 hours) to research each family’s request, and, if necessary, think adaptively in order to find and present alternative opportunities
What We Do
Empowerly is designed to make college admissions guidance accessible to all through data-driven education technology. Our platform uses algorithms and human expertise to match students with their best-match counselors who will assess their applicant competitiveness at top U.S. colleges and universities. We empower students with the tools they need to successfully navigate the complexities of college preparation, program acceptance, and beyond.