Educational Consultant (Non STEM)

Cardinal Education; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

401(k) matching program

Monthly medical reimbursement

Paid leave (12 days) and 3 sick days

Paid lunches

Gas reimbursement (3 tanks/month)

Job summary

Cardinal Education seeks an Educational Consultant for in-person sessions in Burlingame, CA. You will provide personalized academic support and advising to students after school, focusing on test prep, coursework, and executive function.

The role also offers exposure to business operations, including sales, recruitment, curriculum development, and marketing, with a relocation package up to $2,500.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an elite, nationally accredited university.
• Proficiency in high school-level core Humanities subjects, including AP-level math.
• Exceptional writing proficiency coupled with the pedagogical skills to teach composition effectively.
• Prior experience tutoring/coaching high school-aged students in Humanities subjects.
• Having a registered vehicle and a license for transportation between offices and to students’ homes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and 1 weekend day for 8 months of the year.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized 1-on-1 academic support and advising to students and families after school.
• Support Standardized Test Preparation for clients.
• Assist with ongoing school coursework and executive function management.
• Guide students on passion projects and develop confidence and soft skills.
• Contribute to growth and operations in areas such as sales, recruitment, research & data analysis, curriculum development, marketing, and management.

Skills

Extrovert personality

Organized and detail-oriented

Growth mindset

Excellent writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an elite university

Tools

Google Suite

Gemini

Job description

Educational Consultant (In-Person) (Relocation Package; up to $2,500)

About Us:

Cardinal Education is a white-glove educational consulting company dedicated to supporting students and families with their academic and admissions goals. Educational Consultants make a significant impact on students’ learning and development while partnering with families as trusted experts.

Culture at Cardinal Education:

Cardinal Education relies on honesty, integrity, and a high level of collaboration to provide families with holistic support. Our team is composed of passionate educators who want a more diverse and intellectually stimulating variety of curricula to mentor students through. Each team member also has a mind toward business principles and how to be flexible and growth-oriented within an entrepreneurial environment.

Job Overview:

This is an in‑person role in Burlingame, California. Educational Consultants work directly with students and families in the afternoon and evening to provide personalized 1-on-1 academic support and advising for:

1. Standardized Test Preparation
2. Ongoing School Coursework
3. Executive Function Management
4. Passion Projects
5. Confidence and Soft Skill-building

During the morning and midday, besides receiving training on teaching pedagogy, Educational Consultants learn about and contribute to the growth and operations of the business in some of the following fields based on aptitude:

1. Sales
2. Recruitment
3. Research & Data Analysis
4. Curriculum Development
5. Marketing
6. Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an elite, nationally accredited university.
• Proficiency in high school-level core Humanities subjects, including AP-level math.
• Exceptional writing proficiency coupled with the pedagogical skills to teach composition effectively.
• Prior experience tutoring/coaching high school-aged students in Humanities subjects.
• Having a registered vehicle and a license for transportation between offices and to students’ homes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and 1 weekend day for 8 months of the year.

Skills:

• Extrovert personality: can engage and excite students.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Growth-mindset: willing to learn business principles and having a desire for career advancement.
• Proficiency in the Google Suite and Gemini.

Compensation & Benefits:

• On-Target Earnings (OTE): $85,000-$115,000+
  • Base Salary Range: $70,000-$75,000
  • Performance & Referral-Based Bonuses: $15,000-$40,000+
    • Paid out in two installments yearly
• Sign-On Bonus
• 401(k) matching program
• Monthly medical reimbursement
• 12 days of paid leave, and 3 sick days
• Paid lunches
• 3 tanks of gas reimbursed monthly for your primary commute vehicle (electric vehicle charge reimbursement subject to discussion)
• Up to $2,500 in relocation reimbursement
• Yearly performance reviews with clear pathways to advancement: business operations, management, and admissions consulting.