Remote Student Advisor at Think Academy - Work From Home — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Remote-Friendly, But With Real-Time Constraints: This role is listed as fully remote — a plus for location-independent workers. However, it is not fully async. The position requires availability for evenings and weekends (U.S. time), as it serves K-12 families in the U.S. market who are most reachable outside school/work hours. You'll need to align your working hours to U.S. time zones (likely EST/PST overlap), which limits flexibility for nomads based in Asia or Europe.
Visa & Location Considerations: The role targets the U.S. market and all references suggest U.S.-based employment. Non-U.S. residents would face complications related to payroll and benefits (401k, health insurance). Nomads already authorized to work in the U.S. could use tourist or digital nomad visa arrangements in countries like Portugal, Mexico, or Colombia, but the evening/weekend availability requirement significantly narrows the viable timezone window.
Salary vs. Cost of Living: At $25/hr for 30-40 hours/week, gross pay ranges roughly $39,000–$52,000 annually — before commission bonuses. This is:
- Medellín, Colombia: Comfortable lifestyle; ~$1,500/mo covers quality housing and expenses.
- Lisbon, Portugal: Modest living possible, though rising costs (~$2,200/mo) mean less surplus.
- Bangkok, Thailand: Very comfortable; ~$1,200/mo for a solid nomad setup.
Evenings-required scheduling from the Americas or Southeast Asia is most practical. No mention of a coworking or equipment stipend.
Job Title: Student Advisor
Job Type: Full-Time 30-40 hours/week; potential to convert to Full-Time (Exempt) based on performance!
Location: Remote
Intended Start Date: ASAP
Who We Are:
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 Full-Time Student Advisor for our Elementary and Middle school courses. Student Advisors 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 Student 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 or Education is preferred.
- Prior experience in the education industry, sales, or customer service (1-2 years) is preferred.
- Fluent in both English and Mandarin, 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.
- Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness to tasks and deadlines; maintains a professional and solution-oriented mindset.
- Flexible schedule with availability for 30-40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills; proactive and resourceful in problem-solving and addressing client needs.
Pay & Benefits:
- 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.
- 401k & Insurance Benefits: 401k match & health, vision, and dental insurance.
- Pay: $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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