Research Associate

About CollegePass

At CollegePass, we empower students to turn their interests into Ivy League-worthy stories. Our Research Associates are intellectual advisors who blend research excellence with personalized student mentoring. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy, global admissions trends, and high-impact advising.

Key Responsibilities

• Work 1-on-1 with high school and undergrad students to map out spike narratives, timelines, and application strategy.
• Research global universities, programs, competitions, summer schools, and scholarships.
• Design extracurricular and supercurricular roadmaps tailored to each student’s academic interests and future goals.
• Track shifting admissions trends and synthesize them into actionable strategies.
• Create research-backed guides and tools for the advising team.
• Contribute to long-form content briefs, research mentoring, and competition prep strategy.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree from a top university; academic honors or research experience is preferred.
• Exceptional research, synthesis, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work directly with students and families.
• Organized, deadline-driven, and meticulous.
• Passionate about mentoring and student success.
• Familiarity with U.S., U.K., or global undergraduate/graduate admissions a plus.