Writing Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Foster a robust collaborative relationship with the physician advisor, functioning as a cohesive team to assist the applicant throughout the application journey.

• Aid applicants in reorganizing content while ensuring that their responses and essays exhibit a logical and cohesive flow.

• Offer suggestions and thought-provoking questions to guide applicants in developing their content.

• Edit materials for clarity, tone, and syntax to enhance readability.

• Proofread documents for grammatical accuracy and appropriate word choice.

• Address inquiries regarding the writing process for various materials.

• Provide constructive and actionable feedback to applicants.

• Cultivate a supportive atmosphere for applicants during the application process.

• Assist medical school candidates with personal statements, activities sections, secondary applications, and other related materials.

• Execute multiple revisions of application documents, typically ranging from two to three revisions.

• Ensure consistent availability throughout the busy season from March to September.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the humanities or a major focused heavily on writing.

• A Master's degree in the humanities or a writing-intensive field is preferred, or equivalent professional experience may substitute for the degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in education, including roles such as university teaching or teaching assistant positions, ELA teaching for grades 9-12, ELA or writing tutoring, K-12 paraprofessional/instructional assistant roles, or ELA curriculum development.

• At least 2 years of experience in a writing-intensive position, including editing, grant writing, journalism, or content writing.

• A reliable internet connection is essential.

• Access to Microsoft Word is required.

• A genuine passion for education and a commitment to assisting students in their medical school applications.

• An innate ability to teach and guide others.

• A compassionate, patient, curious individual with a strong enthusiasm for writing.

• Flexibility and adaptability in various situations.

• A desire for professional growth and development.

• Openness and responsiveness to feedback.

• A collaborative team player.

• A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

• Consistent availability from March through September.

🏝️ Benefits

• A balanced approach to life and work.

• Comprehensive professional and personal support for team members.

• Option for remote work arrangements.