Educational & College Counselor

Location: Remote (with hubs in Boston, Beijing, Seoul, and Bogotá)

Type: Full-time

Compensation: Competitive with benefits

Cogita Education Initiatives is a global educational consultancy with a mission to help students become “innovators of their own lives.” We mentor the next generation to think deeply, act ethically, and pursue education as a path toward purpose and impact.

We are built on a humanistic and holistic philosophy, grounded in positive student development and intercultural competence. Our team supports students across character growth, academic planning, activity development, college admissions, and long-term life design.

We work with families and schools around the world, with a reach that spans the U.S., U.K., China, Singapore, South Korea, India, UAE, Turkey, and beyond. We are proud members of IACAC, NACAC, IECA, and HECA.

We are seeking a reflective, student-centered, and globally-minded Educational & College Counselor to encourage families and schools to have an innovative and healthy approach to student education and admissions. Join us in this essential effort!

• Mentor students on their individualized educational paths aligned with their strengths, values, identities, and goals
• Guide students through U.S. and global admissions processes with attention to academic planning, research, development, and school fit
• Use Cogita’s developmental frameworks and intercultural models to assess and support student growth: academically, personally, and interpersonally
• Lead honest, empowering conversations with students and families across cultures—modeling the curiosity, integrity, and emotional maturity we seek to cultivate in our students