Mandarin-Speaking Academic Advisor & Student Success Coach

Novel Prep; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Novel Prep is seeking a Bilingual Mandarin Academic Advisor to support student achievement and pair families with culturally responsive guidance. You will design customized learning plans, monitor progress, and coordinate enrollment support while strengthening relations with Mandarin-speaking families.

Responsibilities include advising, developing individualized strategies, and contributing to student retention and program growth through proactive communication and record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Counseling, Business, or related field.
• Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English (verbal and written).
• 1–2 years of experience in academic advising, student services, counseling, or consultative sales.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse families and cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive academic counseling to students and parents, helping them navigate educational planning and college preparation.
• Review academic progress and performance metrics regularly and identify obstacles to learning.
• Lead consultations for new families to introduce programs and services and support enrollment conversations.
• Maintain clear and timely communication, document advising interactions, and prepare follow-up reports.
• Stay current on academic trends, counseling best practices, and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Fluent Mandarin Chinese

Fluent English

Relationship-building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, Counseling, Business, or related

Job description

Novel Prep is seeking a Bilingual Mandarin Academic Advisor to support student achievement and pair families with culturally responsive guidance. You will design customized learning plans, monitor progress, and coordinate enrollment support while strengthening relations with Mandarin-speaking families.

Responsibilities include advising, developing individualized strategies, and contributing to student retention and program growth through proactive communication and record-keeping.