Academic Mentor

Academic Mentor — Part-Time

New Ivy Education — Irvine, CA | Remote/Hybrid

About Us

New Ivy Education is an international education organization based in Irvine, California. We support students, particularly international students, pursuing U.S. high school and college admissions through academic mentorship, test preparation, research guidance, and college counseling.

Position Overview

We are seeking motivated Academic Mentors to support students in academic coursework, standardized test preparation, research projects, academic writing, and college preparation. Mentors are matched with students based on their academic background, subject expertise, and experience.

This flexible part-time role is ideal for graduate students, advanced undergraduates, researchers, and early-career professionals who enjoy working with ambitious students preparing for U.S. academic pathways, college admissions, competitions, research opportunities, and advanced coursework.

Responsibilities

Academic Mentors may support students in one or more of the following areas:

Tutor students in SAT, ACT, AP, AMC, TOEFL, or subject-specific coursework

Support academic planning, study skills, and learning strategies

Mentor research projects, academic writing, or portfolio development

Guide students in exploring majors, summer programs, competitions, or academic enrichment opportunities

Communicate professionally with students, families, and New Ivy Education staff

Track student progress and provide timely updates as needed

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree, PhD, or current candidacy in STEM, humanities, social sciences, arts, education, or a related field

Strong academic background and communication skills

Tutoring, teaching, mentorship, research advising, or academic coaching experience preferred

Familiarity with U.S. college admissions, standardized testing, or academic competitions is a plus

Responsible, organized, responsive, and student-focused

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $50–$75/hour

Flexible remote/hybrid schedule

Opportunity to mentor ambitious students applying to top U.S. universities

Access to training, academic resources, and AI-supported instructional tools

Potential advancement into Senior Mentor or Research Mentor roles

Position Details

Part-time, approximately 10 hours/week

Remote/hybrid

Based in Irvine, California, USA

Eligibility

U.S. work authorization required

CPT and OPT candidates are welcome

Application

To apply, please submit your resume through Handshake. Candidates with subject-area tutoring, test prep, research, academic writing, or college advising experience are encouraged to highlight those areas in their application.