Website:
witwiseeducation.com
Job details:
Company Description
WitWise Education specializes in personalized higher education guidance, helping students identify universities that align with their individual goals, strengths, and long-term aspirations. The organization rejects a one-size-fits-all approach, focusing instead on finding right-fit institutions where each student’s potential can thrive. WitWise Education uses a comprehensive, tailored counseling process to support students at every stage of their application journey. The team is committed to building students’ confidence and readiness so they can move toward their academic future with clarity and assurance.
Role Description
The Assistant Counsellor – Writing will support students in crafting clear, compelling application materials, including college essays, statements of purpose, and related documents. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding students through brainstorming and drafting, providing structured feedback on content and language, and helping them refine narratives that reflect their individual experiences and aspirations. The role involves coordinating closely with senior counsellors, maintaining accurate records of student progress, and ensuring timelines are met for each application. The Assistant Counsellor – Writing will also contribute to developing writing resources, such as templates, guidelines, and workshops. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Gurugram.
Duties and Responsibilities
Student Profiling & Essay Support
• Conduct in-depth conversations with students to understand their personal stories, experiences, goals, and strengths.
• Draft, edit, and refine college application essays (personal statements, supplemental essays, SOPs, etc.) that authentically represent each student’s voice.
• Ensure all written materials align with university guidelines, deadlines, and admission requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback to students and guide them through multiple iterations of their essays.
• Support students in identifying, structuring, and articulating their capstone projects and research opportunities, ensuring these experiences are presented compellingly in their applications.
• Help create roadmaps for students and monitor timelines mutually agreed upon by communicating and coordinating with students in each time frame.
• Help in creating a college list.
Research & Ideation
• Stay updated on global education trends, application requirements, and storytelling techniques.
• Contribute creative ideas for blog topics, campaigns, and social media content to support community growth.
• Conduct background research on universities, programs, and opportunities to strengthen both student essays and company content.
- Engagement Model:
- Full-time - in person
- 5.5 days a week
Looking for:
- PHD candidates in English
- Experience with writing Common APP, SOPs, Admission essays
- Who has a keen interest in writing and academia.
- Who has experience with the study abroad landscape.
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