Location: Remote (with hubs in Boston, Beijing, Seoul, and Bogotá)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive with benefits

Who We Are

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.

Cogita is 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. 

Who We’re Looking For

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!

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

Experience & Skills

• Master’s degree in Education, Counseling, or related field (required)
• At least 4 years’ experience in admissions counseling (required)
• Familiarity with both U.S. and other educational systems (preferred)
• Native-level fluency in English; Mandarin Chinese proficiency strongly preferred
• Comfort navigating intercultural conversations and working with globally mobile families

Personal Qualities

• Student-centered: Holding the growth of each learner, their well-being, and integrity at the core of our work with the next generation.
• Leadership: The willingness to take accountability for your responsibilities; ability to take charge; demonstrate performance at high levels.
• Integrity & Collaboration: Values needed for long-term success at Cogita. 
• Competence: This is the foundation of your career at Cogita. We hire people who get the job done with a high level of excellence and who have the ability to set priorities.
• Courage: The willingness to take risks and accept challenges, take on big jobs or new jobs where there is a high degree of uncertainty and the possibility of success or failure. 
• Inner strength: We look for people who persist in difficult situations. 
• Mission-aligned: passionate about the larger vision of Cogita and believing in our ability to reach our goals and make a difference

What We Offer

• Flexible work schedule and vacation policy
• Competitive healthcare package
• Funding for professional development and conference attendance
• Global travel benefits and opportunities to design and lead projects
• A diverse community of educators with shared values, mutual support, and deep respect for another
• Our collaborative and deep appreciation for others and a great team and company culture has been highlighted in Harvard Graduate School of Education's career office as a top employer

Join Us

We believe educational counseling can be a force for social good, family transformation, and youth empowerment. To join us, send your cover letter/resume to: marinalee@cogitaeducation.com.