The Red Pen - Educational Consultant

The Red Pen Company Description :

- The Red Pen is an Independent education consulting company, helping applicants plan their education at the school, university or postgraduate levels. We also assist high schools to develop student-focused, scalable university counselling infrastructure.

- We currently have approximately 65+ team members in Mumbai and in locations around the world. Most of our team members have lived, worked and/or studied outside India.

The Undergraduate Consultant Role :

- The Red Pen continues to grow its services and clients across India and around the world; we are seeking an Undergraduate Consultant, with strong writing and communication skills to assist in developing, sharing and measuring results of content UG activities.

Responsibilities :

- The  Consultant is responsible for the end-to-end project management and advising undergraduate applicants. TRP will train the Consultant to execute duties listed below according to internal procedures and processes:

- Understanding an applicant's background

- Conducting online research and suggest programs/universities relevant to the applicant's strengths and goals

- Creating and maintaining timelines

- Counseling applicant and parents on college choice, education goals and choice of major

- Brainstorming topics for essays, interviews and other application components

- Assisting with resume creation

- Coordinating essay drafts (via the Essay Editing Specialist) to assess relevance of content, expression and grammar. Must be comfortable providing verbal and written feedback and inline suggestions

- Reviewing all written application materials, including but not limited to essays, application forms, and resumes to ensure consistency and proof reading to ensure effective presentation

- Conducting basic interview preparation

- Motivating applicants through a demanding, prolonged application process

- All relevant and reasonable activity required to assist an applicant as they prepare for the application process for college abroad

- Communicating continuously with core undergraduate services team on applicant progress

Key Skills :

- We are looking for a team player.

- Comfort in a fast-paced, start-up like organization is crucial.

- Fluent written and spoken English skills; writing, editing and storytelling.

- Outstanding organizational abilities with an eye for and focus on detail.

- Maturity, polish and professionalism.

- Adaptable and flexible; willing to embrace change.

- Can work under pressure and changing deadlines

- Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Internet, Cloud-based software).

- Savvy with technology and social media. WordPress and SEO knowledge would be a plus.

Requirements :

- A desire to research and learn about different college options around the world.

- An understanding of different application processes in different countries.

- A responsive and engaged workstyle, including the ability to respond to client correspondence within 24 hours.

- The flexibility to work extra/late/early/long hours during peak season - typically August through January.

- The ability to listen and counsel.

- TRP offers a competitive remuneration, rapid learning and growth, and significant and varied responsibility to exceptionally driven and motivated candidates. We provide an intellectually stimulating and empowering work environment, and place high emphasis on being an equal opportunity employer.