Online Education Management Trainee (Growth & Operations)

Think Academy US; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Think Academy US is seeking an Online Education Management Trainee (Growth & Operations) for on-site work in San Jose, CA. This program targets recent graduates and early-career professionals who want to shape the future of online education.

You will start by working with families to assess learning needs, then grow online enrollment and, over time, lead a team or division. Competitive salary and visa sponsorship accompany structured mentorship and fast-track development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above; new graduates welcome.
• Strong bilingual communication in English and Mandarin.
• Demonstrates ownership, accountability and problem solving.
• Resilient in fast-paced environments with a growth mindset.
• Passion for education technology and scalable online learning.

Responsibilities

• Understand families' learning needs and recommend suitable programs.
• Drive enrollment growth through recruitment and partnerships.
• Lead initiatives across student recruitment, enrollment and operations.
• Progress to lead a team or online education division based on performance.
• Collaborate across functions to grow the online school.

Job description

Online Education Management Trainee (Growth & Operations)

San Jose, CA

Location: San Jose, CA (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Target Candiddate: Recent Graduates & Early-Career Professionals

Location: 1245 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose

Intended Start Date : Jan 2027

About the Opportunity:

Start with families. Learn how to grow an online school. Become a future education leader.

At Think Academy, we're looking for ambitious, entrepreneurial early-career talent who want to shape the future of online education.

You'll start by working directly with families, understanding students' learning needs, and helping them find the right programs. As you grow, you'll take on broader responsibilities in student recruitment, enrollment growth, and online school operations, with the opportunity to eventually lead a team, academic division, or online education business.

What You’ll Do

• Understand families' learning needs, recommend the right programs, and drive trial-to-enrollment conversion.
• Build strong relationships with families and take ownership of enrollment results.

Stage 2 — Drive Online School Growth

• Develop and execute student recruitment strategies through marketing, partnerships, referrals, and community engagement.
• Analyze enrollment data and identify opportunities to grow our online student community.

Stage 3 — Grow into Online School Leadership

• Lead online school growth and operational initiatives, from strategy to execution.
• Earn opportunities to manage a team, academic division, or online school operations based on performance and demonstrated leadership.

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or above; recent graduates are welcome.
• Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English.
• Strong ownership: Takes initiative, solves problems independently, and is accountable for results.
• Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces challenges, and stays focused on solutions.
• Growth mindset: Learns quickly, welcomes feedback, and continuously pushes beyond their comfort zone.
• Passion for education , technology, and building scalable online learning experiences.

Compensation & Benefits Structure:

• Clear Growth Path: From student enrollment to online school growth and future leadership.
• Real Ownership: Take responsibility for meaningful enrollment and growth outcomes from day one.
• Accelerated Development: Hands-on mentorship, cross-functional experience, and performance-based advancement.
• Meaningful Impact: Help bring high-quality online education to students across the U.S. and beyond.
• Competitive Compensation & Visa Sponsorship: Year 1: $80K–$100K , Year 2-3, with 20%+ annual growth opportunities based on performance; Employment visa sponsorship opportunities for eligible candidates; Relocation Allowance available

We don't expect you to know how to run an online school on day one. We want you to have the ambition to learn — and the drive to help build one.

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.