Assistant Counsellor - Writing

About YS Education:

YS Education is a premier education consultancy with over 17 years of expertise, mentoring over 5,000 students globally and helping them secure admissions to prestigious universities such as Harvard, Cambridge, Stanford, and more. We focus on empowering students and their families with tailored guidance, ensuring every childs potential is fully realized. We look for dynamic and creative individuals to lead and execute our efforts, elevate our brand presence, and become a part of our growth journey.

Role Overview

As the Writing Mentor at YS Education, you will play a key role in mentoring, onboarding, engaging with clients, and coordinating meetings with them and senior team members. This role involves a mix of Writing and mentoring, cultivating relationships with students, and working closely with them.

Key Responsibilities

1 . 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 students 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.
• Helping create Road maps for students and monitoring timelines mutually agreed upon by communicating and coordinating with students in each time frame.
• Help in creating a college list.

2. Research & Ideation

• Stay updated on global education trends, application requirements, and storytelling techniques.
• Conduct background research on universities, programs, and opportunities to strengthen both student essays.

Skills

• Passion for working with students and parents; strong interpersonal and empathetic communication.
• Excellent academic writing and editing skills.
• Knowledge of foreign university admissions and application processes.
• Research-oriented mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Creative thinker with a proactive attitude toward ideation and improvement.
• Preferred Qualification: Bachelors degree (Humanities, Education, Communications, or related field preferred).
• Prior experience in education counselling, academic writing, or related roles is a plus.

How to Apply:

If you're serious about the role and wish to stand out from a regular applicant, click on the link to apply: https://forms.gle/su4tkSrpowddiC5u9

If you are passionate about helping students achieve their educational dreams and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment, wed love to hear from you!