Academic Specialist
CAREERS
| POSITION TITLE | ACADEMIC SPECIALIST |
|---|---|
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FUNCTION / DEPARTMENT |
Client Delivery |
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LOCATION |
Dubai, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom (Remote) |
About Added Education
AddedEducation, a division of The Added Company, provides an array of services for students and student-athletes, in their pursuit of tertiary education opportunities. We are dedicated to up-skilling gifted students and student-athletes, providing them with resources and opportunities for leveraging their talent to access top-notch tertiary education globally.
Based in Singapore with operations across the globe, we are a team of young like-minded people united by a single mission: to support and promote sporting and academic excellence. Currently under the AddedEducation brand, our business needs are focused on US, UK and Canada university admissions services, boarding school preparatory services and pre-high school development services.
Beyond college counseling, we offer transformative developmental programs such as AddedNova — our in-house research cell that fosters intellectual curiosity and original thinking, Public Speaking — helping students master the art of confident communication, and the Book Club — designed to build critical reading and analytical skills. Together, these programs form the foundation of a comprehensive approach to education that goes far beyond applications, shaping well-rounded individuals ready for success on a global stage.
We are looking for a highly strategic and creative storyteller who can architect, lead, and execute AddedEducation’s global content engine. This role blends strategic narrative-building, content architecture, performance-driven content creation, and cross-functional leadership. You will shape how students, parents, partners, and global markets understand who we are and what we stand for.
Responsibilities:
- Mentor students who want to pursue higher education, provide support for their requirements and priorities. These include – College career planning for clients in collaboration with other consultants, Communication with university/college admissions, coaches and other professionals.
- Guiding aspiring professional students on the various tests required to secure admission, including giving them information on test-prep, profile building, personal statements and other services.
- Brainstorming extracurricular activities for students to pursue based on their interests and passion, in line with their chosen stream of education.
- Guide and troubleshoot any projects they might be working on.
- Educating students and parents about colleges, the college admissions process, trends, procedures, and testing; advising and supporting clients and families as they go through the process; help students and families aspire realistically and choose wisely.
- Advising students and families on curricular choices, tutoring services, test prep etc. leading to college admissions for different educational systems, especially aspects unique to them and what they want to study.
- Helping students, not only apply to college but clarify their grander vision. Understand their strengths, weaknesses, goals and development needs.
Required Skills:
- A good Bachelor’s Degree from a reputed university
- You should have the passion and the motivation to work. The successful candidate will need to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A Passion for education and mentoring young students.
- Strong organizational ability and result-oriented mindset
- Exceptional communication skills – writing, interviewing and research skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
- Almost a superhuman attention to detail
- Ability to juggle multiple projects while meeting demanding deadlines, producing high quality work and projecting a positive attitude
- Knowledge of Education Systems in UK/ US/ Canada/ Australia
What you will get from us, in return is:
- A highly collaborative environment that pushes you to think beyond your boundaries
- A diverse workload, keeping you continually stimulated
- An open forum for expression of ideas
- Diverse opportunities to grow wings for your entrepreneurial ideas
Working at AddedEducation has been an amazing experience. I love working with colleagues from different countries and diverse cultural backgrounds, and it’s incredibly rewarding to help students achieve their dreams of studying abroad. The remote setup gives me true flexibility, and the team is supportive, collaborative, and genuinely passionate about the work we do.
Reza ( Indonesia )
Academic Lead CounselorWorking at AddedEducation has been a great learning experience. The team is diverse, and the work environment is supportive and collaborative. The training and opportunities here have helped me grow both professionally and personally.
Cielo ( Philippines )
Research AnalystAddedEducation has given me the opportunity to make a real impact. Nothing beats the feeling of seeing my students achieve their goals and get into the colleges of their dreams. It’s also incredibly rewarding to witness their growth—from the moment we begin working together until the day they head off to university. This meaningful journey is exactly why I love working at AddedEducation.
Nathania ( Indonesia )
Academic Lead CounselorAt AddedEducation, I’m able to play a meaningful role in students’ academic and personal growth while guiding them every step of the way. Guiding them as they discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and reach the goals they set for themselves is deeply fulfilling. Watching their development throughout this journey is what makes my experience at AddedEducation truly special.
Shradha ( Dubai )
Academic Lead CounselorWorking at AddedEducation gives me the opportunity to positively impact many high school students' journeys to college. Surrounded by like minded colleagues, I really enjoy collaborating with them to achieve the best admissions possible for our students.
