University Admissions Advisor – European Business Schools

University Admissions Advisor – Continental European Business Schools (EHL, IE & peers)
Contract · Remote · Official Start November 2026, Trial occurs ASAP
About XLR8
XLR8 Mentorship is a private academic performance advisory for international-school families across Switzerland, the UAE, and Malaysia. We work low-volume and high-touch: 1:1 mentoring, coordinated subject specialists, structured roadmaps and detailed parent reporting.
The role
Lead the university pathway for a Year 12 A-Level student at an international school in Switzerland, through to applications for 2028 entry. He's interested in business but undecided; the family is focused on EHL Lausanne and IE University, with the UK as an option. More students with a similar profile will follow.
What you'll do
Build a long-range admissions strategy starting in Year 12, extracurriculars, work experience and personal story
Lead school-specific applications: motivation essays, written statements, CV and references
Prepare him for entrance tests, online assessments and admissions interviews
Advise on intake timing (September and February entries), deferrals, and sequencing.
What you must have
A recent track record of placing students into EHL, IE University or peers (ESADE, Bocconi, St. Gallen, Glion, Les Roches)
Working knowledge of UCAS, and experience with A-Level students(alevel is preferred,not essential)
Paid professional advisory experience with a current caseload Experience advising A-Level students, or translating non-IB curricula for IB-oriented admissions
A polished, professional presence with senior-professional parents
Nice to have
Former admissions officer, or university counsellor at an international school,US Common App experience
Based in Europe (CET-friendly hours); French
Engagement & Pay
Remote contract; at least 40–60 hours to early 2028 for this student, heavier around application season
- USD 150–250/hour, depending on track record
1) Initial Pathway Assessment (around 2 hours).
We'll share an anonymised profile of the student after you sign a short confidentiality agreement. From it, you'll prepare a concise written assessment (1–2 pages) covering:
your initial read on his fit for EHL, IE University and UK options, and where he stands today
the biggest gaps and opportunities in his profile, and how to close or use them
a first six-month plan: extracurriculars, work experience, testing and early application groundwork
the questions you'd want answered by the student and family
2. Family meeting (around 1 hour).
You'll walk the family through your assessment alongside our founder.
Your assessment is the clearest way to show the family how you think, so we treat it as the heart of the trial. It remains XLR8 client material.
If the engagement continues, we're looking for a long-term partner. This student is the first of several families we expect to work with you on.
How to apply and what to expect
Apply via LinkedIn and answer the screening questions. If your profile is a fit, we'll contact you, usually within 4 hours.
We'll send you a 10-minute video about who we are and how we work. Please watch it in full before we speak. A short code appears during the video; reply with it to book your call.
Come ready to share your screen and show evidence of your work.
Shortlisted candidates are introduced to the family within 48 hours of the call, as a paid trial (see above).
Expansion on point 3: A CV on its own isn't enough, we are looking for:
Offer or admission letters for students you've placed at the schools named above and/or Application strategies, essay development or interview preparation you've led
Note: Please redact student names and any confidential details. We're not asking for private information, only proof that your track record is what your profile says it is.
Process: application → XLR8 video → 20-minute founder call with evidence of your work → paid introduction to the family → long-term engagement if selected

Work arrangement
Yes