Director of College Prep & Admissions Consulting
Director of College Prep & Admissions Consulting
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Director of Lavner Prep
Location: Narberth PA (0.5 miles from the Narberth SEPTA Station. Relocation assistance available if needed)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Seniority Level: Director
Reports To: CEO and COO Lavner Education
About Lavner Education
Lavner Education is a national leader in cutting-edge STEM education operating premium camps and programs at top university campuses for students ages 6-14. As we continue to shape the next generation of innovators creators and leaders we are expanding our educational impact by launching a College Prep Division - a world-class service dedicated to helping high school students gain admission to top-tier colleges universities and/or the schools of their choice.
Position Summary
Lavner Education seeks a visionary and execution-focused Director of College Prep & Admissions Consulting to help build and lead this new business line from the ground up. This individual will collaborate directly with our leadership team to design launch and scale a comprehensive college prep business offering SAT/ACT test prep AP tutoring college application and essay coaching and personalized academic and extracurricular planning for students in grades 9-12.
We are looking for a dynamic leader with deep expertise in elite college admissions entrepreneurial drive and a track record of building or leading successful test prep or college consulting businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Development & Launch
- Collaborate with Lavner Educations executive team to design the overall vision product offerings and go-to-market strategy for the new College Prep division.
- Define the service delivery model (1:1 group classes digital content hybrid) and pricing strategy.
- Develop scalable curricula for SAT ACT AP subjects essay writing and strategic planning for college admissions.
Operational Leadership
- Oversee daily operations of the College Prep business including team hiring onboarding training and performance management.
- Recruit and manage a high-performing team of instructors consultants and tutors.
- Implement and maintain operational systems tools and platforms to support program delivery and growth.
Student & Parent Success
- Set high standards for client outcomes-ensuring each student receives personalized guidance that maximizes their potential and college admission chances.
- Lead or support premium-level consulting engagements with top-tier clients including students targeting Ivy League and highly selective universities.
- Maintain strong relationships with families and ensure exceptional satisfaction.
Growth & Partnerships
- Identify opportunities for strategic partnerships with schools educational consultants and parent organizations.
- Contribute to marketing campaigns webinars and info sessions that showcase the divisions offerings and expertise.
- Monitor performance metrics and KPIs adjusting strategies for enrollment retention and satisfaction accordingly.
Qualifications
Required:
- Proven experience in a leadership role at a college consulting and/or test prep company OR working in a senior capacity in admissions at a top-tier university (e.g. UPenn Stanford Duke NYU etc.).
- Deep knowledge of the U.S. college admissions landscape including test-optional trends essay strategy extracurricular planning and school selection.
- Exceptional strategic planning and project management skills.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills-able to connect with students parents and team members alike.
- Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for building new ventures with excellence.
Preferred:
- Bachelors degree required; advanced degree (e.g. MBA . or related) is a plus.
- Prior leadership of an educational services business.
- Experience in curriculum development for standardized testing (SAT ACT APs) and college planning programs.
- Familiarity with edtech platforms CRM tools and instructional technologies.
Why Join Lavner Education
- Join a mission-driven company that already serves thousands of families nationwide.
- Take a leading role in building a high-impact business that prepares the next generation of leaders for academic success.
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunity to build and scale a national brand in elite college prep.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
