Writing Counselor

Brickstech; Lahore; On-site; PKR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Dream 3, a leading education consultancy in Pakistan, seeks a Writing Counselor to support students through international university applications. You will mentor, edit, and craft compelling narratives that authentically reflect each student’s experiences and goals.

The role requires excellent written and spoken English, sensitivity to diverse backgrounds, and the ability to guide applicants through multi-step processes with care and precision.

Qualifications

• International education knowledge and awareness of admissions expectations.
• Strong writing and editing experience across personal statements and essays.
• Ability to mentor students one-on-one and guide through application narratives.
• Excellent English communication, both written and verbal.
• Experience with university applications and admission processes.
• Strong interpersonal and tutoring skills for diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with students to understand their background, interests and goals.
• Guide students in developing personal statements, essays and statements of purpose.
• Provide constructive feedback with multiple rounds of editing while preserving voice.
• Help students structure experiences and achievements for impact.
• Mentor students through the writing and application process with support at key stages.
• Maintain high standards of English, clarity, structure, tone and storytelling.

Skills

Mentoring

Editing

Academic writing

Written English

Verbal English

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Social Sciences

Bachelor's/Master's in Education

Job description

Job Description

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.