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Academic Advisor (Computer Science Track)

Thinktown America, the US-based division of Thinktown Education, is seeking a motivated Academic Advisor (Computer Science Track) to work full-time. We are currently working remotely and will be keeping a fully remote/hybrid working mode.

As a CS academic advisor at Thinktown, you will play a big factor in our students’ learning process. You will help our students make comprehensive CS study plans, advise them in individualized CS-related projects, and answer their questions regarding CS concepts. Also, you will collaborate with our CS team to design and develop various academic products through academic researching and contributing constructive ideas. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Academic planning:
·     Play a key role in our students’ learning process in high school. Based on students’ various academic interest in CS and personal experience, you will design comprehensive study plans to help them build a solid CS profile.
·     Exert your influence in the execution part of the study plan
o  Tutor you students on important CS concepts
o  Advise on their individualized extra-curriculum activities, such as personal research or programs, etc.
o  Supervise them to prepare for academic competitions in chemistry, and help them adjust competition preparation plans
Product development:
·     Provide feedbacks for existing academic products through experience with students; Contribute insights to new products in development stage based on the current product structures
·     Collect useful resources for studying CS; Conduct academic research for new products
·     Get involved in the brainstorming session of those who are interested in chemistry with other counselors to gain insights and inspirations in academic product development along with your personal research in the market.
Marketing activities:
·     Collaborating with our personal planning team on creating CS-related promotional videos & articles
 
Basic Qualifications:
·     Who you are: passionate about computer science education
·     Academic background: major/experience in computer science, electrical engineering, or data science. Current undergraduate or graduate students and graduates with bachelor’s or master’s degree all welcome
·     Fluent in both Mandarin and English (reading, writing, and verbal)
·     Problem-solver and quick learner
·     Have experience in, or willing to learn project management
·     Good organizational and analytical skills. Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
·     Strong communication and social skills
 
Preferred Qualifications:
·     Experienced or interested in higher education application consulting
·     Experienced in teaching CS, such as tutoring or TA experience
·     Experienced in front-end development a big plus
·     Experienced in CS/data science competitions, such as USACO/Google Code Jam/Kaggle Competitions a big plus
 
Current employee benefits and perks include, but are not limited to:
·     Competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance packages
·     Commuter benefits plus supplemental insurance plans
·     36 hours per week, and flexible working hours
·     Five sick days plus three weeks of paid vacation
·     Work Visa sponsorship for ideal candidates
 
*Anticipated start date: Immediate/Open to 2022 and 2023 graduates

Company Overview
Opened in 2009, THINKTOWN Education is an international organization that provides one-stop education solutions for students in grades 6-12. We specialized in the services like test preparation, academic improvement, and holistic educational development and consulting, particularly for students who are currently studying or planning to study at institutions of higher education in the United States. Over the past ten years, we have served over 22,000 students and their families in more than 2,200 schools worldwide. Our new project-based and time-based academic products takes advantage of the strong academic background and professional skills of our teams of academic advisers to provide highly professional and flexible services for clients worldwide.

Thinktown’s Multi-Role System: Background and Company Culture
With two headquarters in New York City and Hangzhou, and three satellite offices in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen, Thinktown now has more than 500 full-time employees globally; about 30 of them locate in New York. Given that Thinktown is still in a start-up period in the US and is growing rapidly, we are expecting every newly join employee to take multiple roles and develop all-round capabilities, while at the same time offering them more opportunities and choices for their career development and help them become future leaders in the company and the industry.

This Multi-Role System is also a product of our highly collaborative Company Culture. At Thinktown, we view our team as a soccer team and everyone acts as a team player, our success is based on everyone’s responsibility for their own part and the willingness to share with and help other team members. 

Thinktown’s Multi-Role System: Overview
As an Academic Advisor, you will focus on a particular track as indicated in the job posting title, at the same time, you will also act as one or more of these 11 roles as described below, according to personal conditions and company needs. 
1.ES: Edit application essays and school academic essays with students
2.BS: Brainstorm application essays and school academic essays with students
3.Sales: Research and prepare materials for sales pitches to students and their parents, provide students and their parents with consultancy session and sell Thinktown products
4.Tutor: Conduct lectures and training sessions either online or in person
5.Supervisor: Course arrangement and follow-up
6.Consulting Associate of Education (CAE): Provide high level college application and career planning counseling to students which includes: (1) School and major selection, daily communication and follow-up with students and parents, phased application material collection and collation (2) Course selection guidance (3) English-test planning and counseling (4) Academic competition planning and counseling (5) Extracurricular activities design, planning and follow up
7.Curriculum Practice Specialist (CPS): Provide high and middle level college application and career planning counseling to students which includes: (1) School and major selection, daily communication and follow-up with students and parents, phased application material collection and collation, application status follow-up, application tables fill-in, visa guidance (2) Course selection guidance (3) English-test planning and counseling, English-writing tutoring, mock interview (4) Academic competition planning and counseling (5) Extracurricular activities design, planning and follow up (6) Information research, students’ information collection and collation
8. Academic Advisor: Supervise in advising subject related products, provide educational guidance and assistance for students by planning schedules, recommending courses, and determining personalized education solutions, assists students with homework, projects, test preparation, papers, academic research, and academic writing, provides subject competition and event consultation.
9.Business Product Manager (BPM): Support one or part of an educational product, which may involve conducting market research, writing product handbook, coordinating strategies, monitoring project progress and collecting regular product feedback
10.Global Event Coordinator: Help coordinate both internal and external events; Support building and adhering to an event budget to avoid project overruns; Coordinate and maintain external relationships with students, parents, and event partners
11.Content Production Associate: Co-manage Thinktown’s media accounts and platforms (WeChat, Facebook, Official website) and optimize content, plan and write for account articles especially for WeChat; Design marketing content for our main products

Thinktown’s Multi-Role System: Example
If Employee A is an Academic Advisor, 80% of their work time will spent on their main advising responsibilities. However, as A is also interested in BS and ES work, Employee A will also brainstorm with students and edit essays with students for the remaining 20% of their work time. 


At Thinktown, we are dedicated to providing our students with the best educational services possible. We know that diverse teams drive innovation and creativity, and we are committed to reshaping our culture to reflect a global perspective on education. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to apply!

Thinktown America is an equal opportunity, providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to religion, creed, race, color, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by local, state, and federal laws.
To apply for this position, please click “Apply” and fill out the required information to complete your application. This position requires a résumé, cover letter, and a short academic/creative writing sample.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at recruitment@thinktown.com.

(Latest Update: November 1st, 2022)

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