Writing Counselor

Location: Lahore, Pakistan
Industry: Education Consultancy

About the Role

The Catalyst Group is hiring a Writing Counselor on behalf of its client, Dream 3, a leading education consultancy in Pakistan.

The role focuses on supporting students through their international university application journey, combining strong writing expertise with mentoring and counseling. The successful candidate will work closely with students to help them articulate their academic interests, experiences, goals, and personal stories effectively across their application materials. 

The ideal candidate will have strong written and verbal English, an understanding of international education, and the ability to work closely with students to develop compelling and authentic application narratives.

Key Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students to understand their academic background, interests, experiences, and future goals.
• Guide students in developing and refining personal statements, statements of purpose, essays, and other application materials.
• Provide constructive feedback and multiple rounds of editing while maintaining the student's authentic voice.
• Help students structure and communicate their experiences and achievements effectively.
• Mentor students throughout the writing and application process, providing guidance and support at different stages.
• Maintain a high standard of written English, clarity, structure, tone, and storytelling across all application materials.
• Stay familiar with international university application requirements and expectations.
• Collaborate with counselors and other team members to ensure students receive a cohesive application strategy.
• Manage multiple students and application timelines while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Requirements



• An international undergraduate or master's degree is required.
• Background in Social Sciences, Humanities, Communications, Education, or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in writing, editing, content development, research, or academic writing.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills with the ability to work effectively with students.
• Prior experience in counseling, mentoring, admissions, education, or student guidance is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.