TL;DR

Student Advisor (Edtech): Serving as the daily point of contact for assigned students, addressing their academic concerns and supporting their growth with an accent on building positive student relationships, coaching student growth, and monitoring progress. Focus on applying social-emotional learning strategies to promote engagement, persistence, and progress, fostering a safe and supportive online community.

Location: 100% remote within the U.S. (any U.S. time zone)

Salary: $24.54 - $34.50 per hour. Annual pay range of $51,043 - $71,760.

Company

Miaplaza's vision is to elevate online learning by applying successful approaches in virtual education to create an accessible and inclusive homeschool curriculum platform where all students can be successful!

What you will do

  • Serve as the daily point of contact for assigned students, addressing their academic concerns and supporting their growth.
  • Conduct advising meetings to address academic concerns and apply social-emotional learning strategies to promote engagement and progress.
  • Monitor and analyze student data to identify indicators of struggle, assess patterns, and initiate appropriate support.
  • Maintain clear, timely documentation of student interactions and advising decisions.
  • Engage with students in online social spaces, clubs, and events, fostering a supportive online community.
  • Act as a liaison between students, families, and school administration to ensure clear and effective communication.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Secondary Education or related field
  • Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in a student-facing role at the secondary level (grades 7–12)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate with families and collaborate with colleagues.
  • Demonstrated professional judgment and ability to balance empathy with accountability in student-facing decisions.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
  • Availability during school hours, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm in a U.S. timezone (ET, CT, MT, or PT) is required.

Nice to have

  • Online advising or teaching experience
  • Experience supporting neurodiverse learners
  • Familiarity with homeschool communities
  • Experience using student data to guide interventions
  • Proficiency in Google Suite and/or Airtable

Culture & Benefits

  • Full-time employees are eligible for health, dental, and vision insurance, inclusive of specialty care options.
  • Eligible for a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
  • Full-time employees receive 16 hours of floating holiday PTO per quarter and accumulate additional PTO at the rate of 1 hour per every 15 hours worked.
  • Parental leave and other perks and benefits are available.
  • All employees receive free site memberships and discounted MOHS tuition for children in their household.

Hiring process

  • Our hiring process involves an assessment, followed by two or more interviews and a role-specific assignment.
  • We're building an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs.
  • We consider all qualified applicants regardless of background and experience.