Academic Advisor San Jose, CA

Thethinkacademy; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative education technology company is seeking a Part-Time Academic Advisor to provide personalized support for K-12 students. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, allowing you to engage with parents and guide students effectively. You'll be responsible for addressing inquiries about courses, building strong relationships, and achieving enrollment targets. If you're passionate about education and have strong communication skills, this position will provide you with professional growth opportunities and a chance to make a meaningful impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Flexible Remote Work

Performance-Based Commission

Paid Training

Professional Growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred in Teaching, Education, or Mathematics.
• Fluent in English and Chinese with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert guidance and personalized support to parents and students.
• Engage potential clients through various communication channels.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Client Engagement

Teamwork

Responsiveness

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree in Teaching, Education, or Mathematics

Job description

Think Academy US ( www.TheThinkAcademy.com ), a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group(NYSE: TAL), is a recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company providing K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children’s ability to think critically, strengthen their logic skills, and help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.

Your Role:

Think Academy U.S. is looking for a Part-Time Academic Advisor for our Elementary and Middle school courses. Course consultants are expected to provide expert guidance and personalized support to parents, ensuring that their students’ needs are effectively and efficiently met throughout their time at Think Academy. This role calls for strong communication, quick problem-solving, and a deep understanding of how to address client needs promptly and thoughtfully.

As a Remote Academic Advisor, your responsibilities include:

• Participating in training sessions to fully understand the company’s educational products and user needs.
• Effectively addressing client inquiries about course offerings, schedules, teaching methods, and registration processes.
• Engaging potential clients through various communication channels (phone, email, social media) to introduce courses and highlight the institution’s value.
• Building strong relationships with parents by understanding their children’s academic needs and recommending suitable programs.
• Developing and executing plans to meet weekly/monthly enrollment targets and improve resource conversion rates.
• Monitoring sales performance and continuously refining approaches to achieve optimal results.
• Collaborating with academic, marketing, and operations teams to ensure smooth integration between enrollment and program delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in Teaching, Education, or Mathematics is preferred.
• Prior experience in the education industry, sales, or customer service above 1-2 years is preferred.
• Fluent in both English and Chinese, with strong communication skills and the ability to effectively engage with parents and students.
• Enthusiastic about education and helping students succeed; empathetic towards parents' needs and concerns.
• Demonstrate a high level of responsiveness to tasks and deadlines; maintain a professional and solution-oriented mindset.
• Flexible schedule with availability for 20-30 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills; proactive and resourceful in problem-solving and addressing client needs.
• Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere that suits you best!
• Performance-Based Commission: Rewarding hard work with extra earnings.
• Paid Training: We invest in your success from day one.
• Professional Growth: Sharpen your communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills through hands-on, real-world experience.
• Pay: $20-25/hr + Performance Bonus

Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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