The Red Pen is a start-up, experiencing tremendous growth given increasing demand for quality education consulting services and the dedication of our talented global team members, who mentor and empower applicants to pursue their goals.
As we continue to grow, we are looking for highly motivated people who value integrity and diversity.
PEOPLE ARE OUR GREATEST STRENGTH
Dynamic individuals
Our community embraces individuals with unique strengths and skills. We welcome people who want to make a difference, while enabling their personal and professional development.This is valuable in bridging cultural gaps in both directions between applicants and international institutions.
Intellectually stimulating environment
We appreciate intellectual curiosity and emphasise a culture where young graduates and experienced professionals alike can thrive.
Motivated team players
We value the efforts of highly motivated self-starters willing to take ownership; at the same time, who recognise the need for collaboration to achieve optimal results.
CURRENT OPEN POSITIONS AT THE RED PEN
Think you have the right qualifications for these roles? Then please email your resume to careers@theredpen.in.
If you don’t see a specific role but feel you are a fit for The Red Pen and have qualifications that align with our approach, we would like to hear from you.
Manager, MBA Consulting
When applying please include a cover note, your resume and indicate the role that you are applying for in the subject line.
We are seeking a Manager, MBA Consulting, with high energy, a positive attitude and a passion for mentoring young people as they make higher education and career choices. Our Manager, MBA Consulting will manage the MBA Consulting Service Line for The Red Pen, and occasionally work one-on-one with applicants to develop the most compelling application to global MBA programs.
Primary responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate the MBA Consultants and Content Specialists in the MBA Service Line
- Lead sales and screening of all MBA inquiries; Manage the CRM system for the service line
- Conceptualize, develop, and execute operational strategies to streamline processes for the service line
- As a Lead Consultant, provide end-to-end support to MBA applicants on all aspects of the application to business school
- Assist the market team with social media marketing including strategic planning and execution; assist the internal operations team with data analysis
- Maintain relations with admissions officers and current students and alumni of global business schools
The Requirements
- Strong preference for an MBA from a global (non-Indian) program, with an exception for the Indian School of Business. Will consider Masters’ degrees from global (non-Indian) program.
- At least three years of post-MBA work experience, including one year of managing people, preferably in a location outside India
- A team player, who can thrive in a fast-paced, high growth start-up environment
- Outstanding organizational abilities with a meticulous focus on detail
- A responsive and engaged work-style, including the ability to respond to client communications within 24 Hours
- Maturity, polish and professionalism; the ability to listen and counsel
- A desire to research and learn about different global MBA programs, along with an understanding of post-MBA career options and tracks
- Must be comfortable with cloud-based software and other technology tools including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- A smart phone with data connectivity and laptop with updated and licensed operating system, productivity software and anti-virus tools
Undergraduate Consultant
When applying please include a cover note, your resume and indicate the role that you are applying for in the subject line.
We are seeking Undergraduate Consultants with high energy, a positive attitude and a passion for mentoring young people as they make higher education choices. Our Undergraduate Consultants work one-on-one with applicants to develop the most compelling application to universities abroad.
Primary Responsibilities
The Undergraduate 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
Structure of Work
- Applications are typically submitted in the November to February timeframe, decisions are rendered in December and March. The bulk of a consultant’s client-focused work is conducted between July and March. Non-client work will be determined and assigned throughout the year depending on terms of employment
- Consultants can join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis
- Both part-time and full-time consultants are compensated on a fixed monthly salary basis
- Part-time consultants have the flexibility to set their own working hours, keeping in mind client requirements/schedules
- All consultants are required to participate in weekly team meetings (during business hours in India) and to attend periodic planning and training sessions
Requirements
- A degree from a global (non-Indian) university
- A desire to research and learn about different college options around the world
- An understanding of different application processes in different countries
- A team player, who can thrive in a fast-paced, high growth start-up environment
- Outstanding organizational abilities with a meticulous focus on detail
- A responsive and engaged work-style, including the ability to respond to client correspondance within 24 hours.
- The flexibility to work extra/late/early/long hours during peak season – typically August through January
- Maturity, polish and professionalism
- The ability to listen and counsel
- Must be comfortable with cloud-based software and other technology tools
- Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Internet, Cloud-based software)
- A smart phone with data connectivity and laptop with updated operating system, productivity software and anti-virus tools
MBA Consultant
When applying please include a cover note, your resume and indicate the role that you are applying for in the subject line.
We are seeking MBA Consultants with high energy, a positive attitude and a passion for mentoring young people as they make higher education and career choices. Our MBA Consultants work one-on-one with applicants to develop the most compelling application to global MBA programs.
Primary Responsibilities
The MBA Consultant is responsible for the end-to-end project management and advising for a fixed number of applicants to MBA programs. 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 suggesting programs/universities relevant to the applicant’s strengths and goals
- Creating and maintaining material development timelines
- Engaging the applicant in a meaningful and realistic goal development exercise
- Brainstorming story/content for essays, interviews and other application components
- Overseeing resume edits (via the resume specialist)
- Coordinating essay drafts including assessing relevance of content, expression and grammar. Must be comfortable providing verbal and written feedback and inline suggestions
- Reviewing an applicant’s recommendation letter strategy
- 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
- Counseling applicant about career/education goals
- Motivating applicants through a demanding, prolonged application process
- All relevant and reasonable activity required to assist an applicant as they prepare for the global MBA application process
- Communicating continuously with core MBA services team on applicant progress
Structure of Work
- Applications are typically submitted in the September to March timeframe, decisions are rendered in the October to April timeframe. The bulk of a consultant’s client-focused work is completed between July and March. Non-client work will be determined and assigned throughout the year depending on terms of employment
- Consultants can join our team on either a full-time or part-time basis
- For part-time consultants, compensation is determined on a per client basis and is typically paid in September and in January. Full-time consultants are compensated on a fixed monthly salary basis
- Part-time consultants typically commit to working three to four hours/week/client. The minimum number of clients per cycle is three
- Part-time consultants have the flexibility to set their own working hours, keeping in mind client requirements/schedules
- All consultants are required to participate in weekly team meetings (during business hours in India) and to attend periodic planning and training sessions
Requirements
- An MBA from a global (non-Indian) program
- At least two years of post-MBA work experience, preferably in a location outside India
- A desire to research and learn about different global MBA programs
- An understanding of post-MBA career options and tracks
- A team player, who can thrive in a fast-paced, high growth start-up environment
- Outstanding organizational abilities with a meticulous focus on detail
- A responsive and engaged work-style, 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
- Maturity, polish and professionalism
- The ability to listen and counsel
- Must be comfortable with cloud-based software and other technology tools
- Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Internet, Cloud-based software)
- A smart phone with data connectivity and laptop with updated operating system, productivity software and anti-virus tools
Institutional Consultant
When applying please include a cover note, your resume and indicate the role that you are applying for in the subject line.
As we grow and build out our service offerings, we are seeking Institutional Consultants with high energy, a positive attitude and a passion for mentoring young people as they make higher education choices. Institutional Consultants work with schools, helping the administration develop a comprehensive university counseling program.
Primary Responsibilities
The Institutional Consultant is responsible for the end-to-end management of a school’s university counseling department. TRP will train the Institutional Consultant to execute duties listed below according to internal procedures and processes:
Reputation
- Own tech roadmap, contribute to overall vision, product strategy and help build and manage the tech team.
- Building a school’s presence and profile amongst international institutions
- Ensuring that a school is well integrated into the local educational eco-system
- Attending conferences and events to represent the school
Platform
- Set up and maintain all institutional accounts and memberships
- Develop an effective school profile document and transcript
- Develop and execute a system for developing and submitting letters of recommendation
Advising
- Broad-based
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- Conceptualizing and conducting workshops for a wide range of students and parents; topics include IGCSE/IBDP subject choices, resume development, school research, essay writing, summer planning, etc.
- Establishing and executing a comprehensive, consistent communication strategy for both the administration and families
- Creating and maintaining timelines for application materials and processes
- Individual-based
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- Understanding an applicant’s background
- Conducting online research and suggest programs/universities relevant to the applicant’s strengths and goals
- Counseling applicant and parents on college choice, education goals and choice of major
- Brainstorming topics for essays, interviews and other application components
- Reviewing written application materials to ensure consistency
- 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
Structure of Work
- 20 hours/week in the institution’s premises; 20 hours/week at The Red Pen’s offices. Exact days and times to be mutually agreed upon
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- Conceptualizing and conducting workshops for a wide range of students and parents; topics include IGCSE/IBDP subject choices, resume development, school research, essay writing, summer planning, etc.
- Establishing and executing a comprehensive, consistent communication strategy for both the administration and families
- Creating and maintaining timelines for application materials and processes
Requirements
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- A degree from a global (non-Indian) university (preferred but not required)
- A desire to research and learn about different college options around the world
- An understanding of application processes in different countries
- A team player, who can thrive in a fast-paced, high growth start-up environment
- Outstanding organizational abilities with a meticulous focus on detail
- A responsive and engaged work-style, including the ability to respond to correspondance in a timely fashion
- The flexibility to work extra/late/early/long hours during peak season – typically August through January
- The ability to travel locally, nationally and internationally to attend events and tour campuses
- Maturity, polish and professionalism
- The ability to listen and counsel
- Must be comfortable with cloud-based software and other technology tools
- Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Internet, Cloud-based software)
- A smart phone with data connectivity and laptop with updated operating system, productivity software and anti-virus tools
Content Specialist
When applying please include a cover note, your resume and indicate the role that you are applying for in the subject line.
We are seeking Content Specialist with strong communication skills, an orientation towards creative thinking and who are perceptive and can appreciate different work styles and backgrounds. Our Content Specialist work closely with application consultants to help applicants develop compelling applications to global universities.
Primary Responsibilities
- Comprehensive proofreading of application forms, essays and resumes, including but not limited to structural and margin comments and in-line edits
- The ability to synthesize/understand applicant stories/experiences and help them translate those into written form through brainstorming sessions
- Collaborate with application consultants to help applicants conceptualize, structure and produce polished, original essays and statements of purpose
- Guide students through effective college-specific research to identify relevant resources and offerings for reference in essays
- Create original content for digital and social media channels on an as-needed basis
Requirements
- A writing-intensive degree (i.e., in a humanities or social science discipline) from a globally recognized university, preferably in the US, Canada or UK
- A team player, who can thrive in a fast-paced, high growth start-up environment
- Outstanding organizational abilities with an eye for and focus on detail
- A responsive and engaged work-style, including the ability to respond to client correspondance within 24 hours
- The flexibility to work extra/late/early/long hours during peak season – typically August through January
- Full-time position (we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements)
- Maturity, polish and professionalism
- The ability to listen and counsel
- Demonstrated time management and communication skills
- Must be comfortable with cloud-based software and other technology tools
- Computer proficiency (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Internet, Cloud-based software)
- A smart phone with data connectivity and laptop with updated operating system, productivity software and anti-virus tools
