Fast Facts

The Art of Education University seeks an Academic Advisor & Student Coach to guide adult learners through their educational journeys, providing personalized support and strategies to enhance student engagement and success.

Responsibilities: Manage and support a portfolio of students through their academic planning, provide tailored coaching, and collaborate on the improvement of the student experience while achieving enrollment growth.

Skills: High emotional intelligence, strong coaching abilities, excellent communication skills, and problem-solving skills, with experience in tech-enabled environments.

Qualifications: Preferred candidates will have academic advising experience, a background in K-12 art education, and a bachelor's degree in fine arts or education.

Location: Remote work available from the USA.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $45,000 - $65,000.

Job Details

Job Location:   AOEU HQ - Osage, IA

Salary Range:   Undisclosed

Description

Academic Advisor & Student Coach

The Art of Education University (AOEU) is looking for an Academic Advisor & Student Coach who sees a challenge and says, “Let’s go.” The ideal candidate is self-motivated and meticulously organized. They thrive in a role where connection, creative strategy, and results intersect. This role is for you if you love hitting goals, finding creative solutions, and helping others reach their next milestone.

In this role, you’ll guide adult learners through their educational journey. You will help them find the best option for their unique goals and transition from continuing education coursework into degree programs and pathways that help them reach the next step. Connecting with people energizes you, and you are committed to helping them move forward. Whether you’re coaching a student through academic decisions or innovating new ways to increase engagement, you show up with purpose, consistency, and follow-through.

If you bring creativity, problem-solving skills, and a genuine desire to help adult learners succeed, and if you thrive when there is a meaningful goal to meet, this role is built for you.

Structured as a remote full-time, exempt, salaried position. This position will report to the Chair of Graduate Student Retention.

We have been a 100% remote company since the beginning! This position is eligible for remote work from the following locations: USA.

Who We Are

We grow amazing teachers by providing rigorous, relevant, and engaging learning at every stage of their career. Our values are artistry, connection, and impact. 

Job Details

Essential Functions

Student Advising & Coaching

• Maintain a portfolio of active degree-seeking and continuing education students, providing proactive and responsive support to meet their needs.
• Collaborate with students to develop personalized academic plans aligned to their goals, circumstances, and timelines.
• Contribute to enrollment growth efforts for continuing education offerings through consultative conversations and supportive guidance.
• Bring forward creative ideas to strengthen conversion and streamline the enrollment experience.
• Identify friction points in the student experience and share ideas to improve clarity, efficiency, or momentum.
• Guide students through milestones with regular check-ins, encouragement, and clear expectations.
• Offer tailored coaching for students navigating academic, financial, or personal barriers.
• Support students through multiple communication channels, including email, phone, text, and virtual meetings.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

• Maintain detailed and accurate records in CRM and SIS platforms, ensuring compliance with internal processes and external regulations.
• Meet or exceed goals related to advising outcomes, communication timelines, and the quality of outreach.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance the university-wide student experience.
• Contribute to pilots, improvements, and initiatives by offering observations, proposing refinements, and helping test new approaches.

Knowledge & Skills

• High emotional intelligence, with a talent for building relationships with busy adult learners.
• Strong coaching instincts; able to listen deeply, ask effective questions, and guide students through challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to clearly and compassionately translate complex information.
• Comfort in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Dedicated to continuous improvement. 
• Proactive problem solver who brings forward ideas and takes initiative. Owns individual outcomes while contributing to team strategy
• Ability to balance multiple responsibilities with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Experience working in tech-enabled environments is required.

Position Requirements

While we have identified specific requirements for this role, we acknowledge that not all candidates may possess every requirement listed. We encourage applicants who believe they possess the necessary skills and experience to apply for consideration, regardless of whether they meet each requirement to the fullest extent.

Experience

• Academic advising, student coaching, admissions, or consultative sales experience preferred.
• K–12 art education/education experience preferred.
• Prior experience working remotely is a plus.
• Prior experience in distance education is a plus. 

Education & Certifications

• A bachelor’s degree in fine arts, art education, education, or a related field is required.
• A master’s degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

Other Requirements

• Availability between 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in your local time zone, with flexibility for occasional evening appointments.
• Ability to travel 1–2 times per quarter for team meetings or university events.

Since AOE operates in a fully remote/online environment, requirements include frequent and prolonged use of computers and other technology, as well as the ability to enter information into a computer using a keyboard or alternative means. 

The Interview Process

• Step 1: ~15-30-minute phone interview with hiring manager
• Step 2: Round 2 packet & corresponding interview: This step is designed to help identify how you might approach some of the daily tasks, responsibilities, and challenges that may arise in this role. The intention is for you to gain a sense of the role and provide us with an opportunity to see your skills in action. Your deliverables will not be used for any other purposes beyond evaluating your candidacy.

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits 

• Health, dental, and vision plans with 100% premium coverage for individual employees, 80% family premium coverage, employer HSA contribution, and no waiting period (effective 1st month after hire)  
• 401K plan with 4% match with Fidelity, no waiting or vesting period
• Self-managed PTO and sick/personal time (15+ days/year encouraged)
• All federal holidays are off, and the end-of-year holiday shutdown 
• $50/month mobile, internet, or coworking space stipend
• $600 home office equipment stipend
• Fully remote, flexible schedule
• Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Dependent Care FSA
• Life insurance
• Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement 
• Free product access (1 FLEX/PRO license to use or gift, plus free AOEU grad courses)
• Mac tech suite, 1Password, ChatGPT subscriptions

For more information about the benefits we offer, please visit our website.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience and the market. We encourage you to discuss your compensation requirements as early in the process as possible.

We look forward to reviewing your application! Thank you for your interest in opportunities with AOEU. 

NOTE: We encourage you to apply using a personal email address and to take the necessary steps to ensure that both The Art of Education (@theartofeducation.edu) and Paycom (@paycomonline.com) domains are added to your email settings, allowing you to receive all emails related to your application process. We also encourage you to check your spam folder, as emails from The Art of Education and/or Paycom can be marked as spam. Applicants residing in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Cincinnati, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, Rhode Island, New York, Jersey City, Vermont, or Washington may reach out to [email protected] for compensation details. Do not send letters of interest to this inbox, as they will be disregarded. The Art of Education is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and job applicants. The Art of Education will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of actual or perceived age, race, color, national origin/ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Art of Education is a participant in the E-Verify program.

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