Online Education Management Trainee (Growth & Operations)

Think Academy US • San Jose, CA

10h • $80,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Think Academy is seeking ambitious, entrepreneurial early-career talent to help grow its online school and develop into future education leaders. The role begins with working directly with families to understand students’ learning needs, recommend suitable programs, and support trial-to-enrollment conversion. Over time, the trainee takes on broader responsibilities in student recruitment, enrollment growth, and online school operations, with opportunities to lead a team, academic division, or online education business based on performance and demonstrated leadership.

The position is full-time and on-site at 1245 S Winchester Blvd, San Jose, California. The intended start date is January 2027. The role includes hands-on mentorship, cross-functional experience, and performance-based advancement. Year 1 compensation is $80,000–$100,000; Years 2–3 offer opportunities for 20% or greater annual growth based on performance. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates, and a relocation allowance is available. Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above.
• Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English.
• Strong ownership, including initiative, independent problem-solving, and accountability for results.
• Resilience in a fast-paced environment, including embracing challenges and focusing on solutions.
• Growth mindset, including learning quickly, welcoming feedback, and pushing beyond one’s comfort zone.
• Passion for education, technology, and building scalable online learning experiences.

Nice To Haves

• Recent graduates are welcome.
• Early-career professionals are a target audience.

Responsibilities

• Understand families’ learning needs and recommend appropriate programs.
• Drive trial-to-enrollment conversion and take ownership of enrollment results.
• Build strong relationships with families.
• Develop and execute student recruitment strategies through marketing, partnerships, referrals, and community engagement.
• Analyze enrollment data and identify opportunities to grow the online student community.
• Lead online school growth and operational initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Earn opportunities to manage a team, academic division, or online school operations based on performance and demonstrated leadership.

Benefits

• Hands-on mentorship and cross-functional experience.
• Performance-based advancement and a clear growth path.
• Year 1 compensation of $80,000–$100,000.
• Opportunities for 20% or greater annual compensation growth in Years 2–3 based on performance.
• Employment visa sponsorship opportunities for eligible candidates.
• Relocation allowance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level