Remote Senior Academic Advisor for Enrollment Growth

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

DCFSA

HSA

Commuter benefits

PTO & holidays

401(k) match

Culture focused on student success

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to guide prospective students and families through admissions, converting interest into enrollment while delivering a high-touch student experience. This remote role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align outreach and operations in support of student success.

Location: Remote in the United States. Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 annually. The role emphasizes relationship-building, data-driven forecasting, and HubSpot CRM utilization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in inbound sales in service or consultative environments.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets for premium packages (ACV $5,000+).
• Excellent communication skills for clear and empathetic interaction.
• Strong proficiency with CRM systems, especially HubSpot.
• Comfortable working with data and reporting in Excel or Google Sheets.
• Experience in education or academic consulting sales is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead introductory calls with parents and students to discuss goals and admissions processes.
• Own prospective student relationships from first contact to enrollment.
• Strategically follow up with prospects to address questions and concerns.
• Experiment with new scripts and strategies to enhance conversion rates.
• Close deals across various programs while meeting sales targets.
• Collaborate with marketing, counseling, and finance to align the customer experience.
• Provide feedback to leadership on market trends and competitor offerings.
• Use HubSpot CRM to manage the sales cycle and track performance.
• Forecast enrollments accurately and maintain data integrity.

Skills

Inbound sales

HubSpot CRM

Communication

Excel / Google Sheets

Education sales experience

Tools

HubSpot

Job description

Ladders is seeking a Senior Academic Advisor to guide prospective students and families through admissions, converting interest into enrollment while delivering a high-touch student experience. This remote role collaborates with cross-functional teams to align outreach and operations in support of student success.

Location: Remote in the United States. Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 annually. The role emphasizes relationship-building, data-driven forecasting, and HubSpot CRM utilization.