Academic Advisor (Remote – Full-Time)

NOVASTAR PREP; Great Falls (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVASTAR PREP seeks an enthusiastic sales professional to lead customer engagement in personalized tutoring services. The role involves managing leads, understanding student needs, and achieving sales goals within a supportive, flexible work environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in education or sales and a passion for helping students succeed.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Ongoing professional development

Flexible schedule

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2+ years of sales experience in education preferred.
• Strong understanding of K–12 education systems.
• Proficiency in sales tools and ability to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new leads for K-12 tutoring and SAT/ACT prep.
• Conduct needs assessments for tutoring solutions.
• Meet monthly and quarterly sales targets.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Sales skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

CRM software

Job description

Novastar Prep is a trusted leader in personalized academic tutoring and test prep, serving students from K–12 through college admissions. With over 17 years of experience and a growing national presence, our expert tutors provide one-on-one support tailored to each student’s needs—from core academics to SAT/ACT prep and beyond.

About the Role
This role is ideal for someone with a passion for education and the confidence to guide families through important academic decisions. You will play a key part in helping families understand their child’s academic needs and recommending tutoring programs that align with those goals. Your communication and relationship-building skills are critical.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new leads for K-12 academic tutoring and SAT/ACT test prep

• Manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls and emails to prospective customers.

• Cultivate and convert warm leads pipeline to sales.No cold calls.

• Conduct thorough needs assessments to determine the best tutoring and test prep solutions for individual students.

• Effectively communicate the value of our services and overcome objections to close sales

• Provide exceptional customer service and support to ensure customer satisfaction and retention

• Collaborate with the tutoring team to ensure seamless delivery of services to students

• Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, education or related field preferred

• 2+ years of sales experience, preferably in education or related field

• Strong understanding of K–12 education systems, learning challenges, and enrichment opportunities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-focused mindset

• Ability to manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls and emails in a fast-paced environment

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Passion for education and helping students succeed

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite,CRM software, and other sales tools

• Ability to work remotely and manage own schedule effectively

Work Environment & Schedule
This is a full-time, remote position with a flexible schedule. You'll work from home, engaging with families via phone, email, and video conferencing. While the role involves extended screen time, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team and encourage smart work habits. We are also committed to maintaining a high standard of engagement—this position requires full-time availability and active contribution.

Salary and Benefits:
This position offers a competitive salary plus commission.

• $50,000 annual base salary

• Commission and performance incentives-Top performers typically earn$75,000–$80,000 annually, with no cap on commission.

• Health insurance andretirement benefits

• Remote work with a collaborative team culture

• Ongoing professional development and training