Progress Advisor

English 1; Kota Yogyakarta; On-site; IDR 66,960,000 - 100,440,000; Full time

Job summary

English 1 Indonesia is a leading English education provider with learning centers and teams across cities nationwide. Progress Advisors support student success by communicating progress, addressing concerns, and driving course renewals and referrals.

The role reports to the Center Director and involves collaboration with Center staff to maintain an engaging learning environment and ensure high-quality service for families.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Time management skills, able to set priorities and complete tasks on time with high quality.
• “I can” attitude and passion.
• A strong team player, able to work well with colleagues.
• Natural problem solvers, able to prioritize customers and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Center Director and collaborate with Fellow Progress Advisors, Director of Studies, and Course Consultants.
• Drive course renewals through personalized service and progress-based conversations.
• Generate referrals by delivering a high-quality customer experience and fostering trust with parents.
• Maintain a welcoming, organized environment and support student engagement and learning goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Problem solving

Sales-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

English 1 Indonesia is a leading English education provider, with learning centers and teams across cities nationwide. Our educators, advisors, and support teams work together to help students build real-world English skills, confidence, and opportunities for the future.

English 1 is part of Edprima, an international education group with schools and operations across multiple markets in Asia. Being part of Edprima means working within a globally backed organization that applies international standards, proven learning systems, and long-term investment in education.

We take pride in building a culture shaped by passion, ownership, and continuous growth. At English 1, people are encouraged to learn, take initiative, and make a meaningful difference – both for students and for one another.

Position Summary

Progress Advisors (PAs) play a vital role in supporting student success and strengthening customer relationships at English 1. They must have strong attention to detail, clear communication skills, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset. PAs are responsible for driving course renewals and generating referrals by building trust with parents, communicating student progress in a timely and effective manner, and addressing concerns as they arise.

An English 1 center is more than just a school it’s a learning community. PAs help nurture this environment by encouraging student commitment, supporting engagement with learning goals, and contributing to a clean, safe, and welcoming atmosphere.

Role Report & Communication

The role will report to the Center Director and will have strong communication lines with:

• Fellow Progress Advisors
• Director of Studies
• Course Consultants

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities are summarized in four (4) main groups: parent communication, sales, administration, and academic.

A. Communication

• Deliver timely updates on learning progress and proactively initiate check-ins to maintain transparency
• Provide parents with the latest information about the course when needed (e.g., lessons discussed in class, practice work, test results, etc.)
• Use clear and respectful language to explain learning goals, academic progress, and center policies
• Invite parents and prepare, facilitate, participate, and organize events related to parents in accordance with our communication system
• Provide timely information to parents about any changes related to the study (e.g., teachers, schedule)
• Gather input from parents about past events and experiences with English 1 in general

B. Relationship Management

• Build and maintain long-term, trust-based relationships with students and their families
• Promote a sense of community by ensuring parents feel welcome, heard and valued
• Support student motivation and accountability by encouraging consistent study habits and recognizing their achievements
• Internal collaboration with other departments in the center

C. Problem Solving

• Identify and address customer concerns or feedback promptly and professionally
• Collaborate with teachers and other team members to resolve issues related to student engagement, scheduling, or satisfaction
• Monitor progress data and flag early indicators of disengagement or dissatisfaction for intervention
• Analyze problems and identify underlying causes
• Drive course renewals through personalized service and progress-based conversations
• Encourage referrals by delivering a high-quality customer experience and fostering trust
• Confidently communicate the value of English 1’s programs to support retention and growth
• Reactivate students who have dropped out and follow up on the reasons for refunds

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Time management skills, able to set priorities, and complete tasks on time with high quality
• “I can” attitude and passion
• A strong team player, able to work well with colleagues
• Natural problem solvers, able to prioritize customers, find and provide solutions to customers’ problems in their best interests while adhering to English 1’s rules and values
• Strong salespeople, able to quickly understand company products and knowledge, and effectively present English 1 schools and products to customers
• Good English language skills, minimum B1 for oral and written
• Bachelor’s Degree

English 1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, disability, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws and regulations.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included, and able to contribute their best work.