Academic Advisor

Retail Technologies; Thornton (CO); Remote; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Generous benefits

Thornton CO flexibility

Job summary

Retail Technologies is seeking an Academic Advisor who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can adapt quickly when scope shifts in client projects in Thornton, CO. You will rely on strong instincts built over 6+ years and maintain professionalism with sensitive information, flagging issues as they arise.

The role emphasizes process improvement, clear documentation, and transparent risk signaling, with a collaborative, low-bureaucracy culture that values autonomy and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Calm demeanor when scope changes for a client in Thornton, CO.
• 6+ years of experience that built strong instincts with demonstrations.
• Professionalism, integrity and discretion with sensitive information.
• The integrity to flag mistakes first.

Responsibilities

• Absorb 7 of context fast and start contributing sooner
• Apply Process Improvement and Attention Management to solve day-to-day operational challenges
• Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in
• Maintain clear documentation of work performed and outcomes delivered
• Make general tradeoffs visible so Retail Technologies can weigh them
• Partner sideways with teams who rarely sit in the same room
• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached

Skills

Calm under change

Discretion

Integrity

Professionalism

Job description

Looking to advance your career in general? Retail Technologies has an Academic Advisor role with room to grow. Strip away the buzzwords and here's the deal — $93,000 - $142,000, remote hours, and a general team at Retail Technologies that actually hands you the keys.

Key Responsibilities

• Absorb 7 of context fast and start contributing sooner
• Apply Process Improvement and Attention Management to solve day-to-day operational challenges
• Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in
• Maintain clear documentation of work performed and outcomes delivered
• Make general tradeoffs visible so Retail Technologies can weigh them
• Partner sideways with teams who rarely sit in the same room
• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached

What You'll Bring

• Demonstrated calm when a Thornton, CO client changes scope mid-stream
• 6+ years that left you with strong instincts and few illustrations
• Professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information
• The integrity to flag your own mistakes first

Retail Technologies is a small but slow-to-anger CO company that punches well above its weight in the general space. We hire zero-bureaucracy people, get out of their way, and let the Time Management results speak.

Your offer at Retail Technologies: $93,000 - $142,000, a mentor, generous benefits, and the Thornton, CO flexibility to grow on your own clock.

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