Customer Service & Marketing Assistant

ApplyWise is looking for a part-time assistant to be a key member of a small but growing team. Responsibilities cover a variety of areas including marketing, sales, business development, customer service and general administrative assistance. ApplyWise is a unique online admissions counseling program that provides college-bound students with the guidance and tools they need to navigate successfully though the college admissions process.

This position reports directly to the ApplyWise COO.

Responsibilities

• Business development to potential partners and re-sellers including financial planners, independent counselors, schools, etc.
• Handle customer service emails and phone calls.
• Write, edit and deliver timely content about college admissions.
• Schedule and deliver web-based and in-person training & product demos
• Assist with online marketing initiatives: email marketing, newsletters & social networking.
• General admin duties

Qualifications

• Candidate must be familiar with the college admissions process. Interest and/or experience in education a plus.
• Entrepreneurial, must be interested in working in a start-up environment.
• Able to work independently and think creatively
• Excellent writing skills
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of people, including customers.
• Experience with online marketing a plus.

Average of 15-20 hours per week. Some work may be done remotely.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Liz Hamburg at liz@applywise.com