Senior Academic Advisor

Inspira Education

5d • Remote

About The Position

Inspira Education Group is a rapidly expanding edtech startup dedicated to making high-quality coaching accessible to students worldwide. As a leading network of admissions coaches for medical, legal, business, and college studies, Inspira is innovating application processes with products and services designed to offer an equitable platform for diverse global candidates. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms and investors.

The Senior Academic Advisor role is crucial for driving revenue growth through inbound sales and contributing to the scalability of the sales function. This position serves as the initial point of contact for prospective students and families, setting the tone for their experience and influencing their decision to partner with Inspira by building trust, demonstrating empathy, and showcasing expertise. The role involves guiding families through the significant decision of investing in their education and future success.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in inbound sales within a service-oriented or consultative environment, ideally with sales cycles under 2–3 months
• Proven success selling premium or high-value service packages (ACV $5,000+), with a track record of exceeding targets and delivering exceptional client experiences
• Excellent communication skills. You’re confident presenting, writing, and speaking with clarity, empathy, and professionalism
• Strong CRM proficiency, preferably in HubSpot (or similar tools), with a knack for maintaining clean data and using systems to drive performance
• Comfort with data and reporting, including experience using Excel or Google Sheets to build and interpret dashboards

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in education, admissions, or academic consulting sales

Responsibilities

• Lead consultative intro calls (inbound) with parents and students to understand their goals, explain the admissions process, and recommend the right Inspira programs and packages based on their needs
• Own the relationship with prospective students and families from first touch through enrollment by building trust, offering guidance, and ensuring a smooth and positive experience throughout their journey
• Follow up strategically and consistently to stay connected with prospects, anticipate questions or concerns, and help them confidently decide to partner with Inspira
• Experiment and innovate—test new scripts, refine messaging, and explore creative follow-up strategies to maximize conversion rates and continuously improve the enrollment experience
• Close deals across a range of programs and services, meeting or exceeding monthly and quarterly sales goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the marketing, counseling, and finance teams to ensure seamless handoffs, strong alignment, and an exceptional customer experience
• Stay informed on competitor offerings and market trends; provide real-time feedback to founders and leadership to shape product, pricing, and go-to-market strategy
• Leverage HubSpot CRM to manage the full sales cycle—tracking leads, logging communications, creating email templates, forecasting revenue, and maintaining data integrity across all stages
• Forecast enrollments accurately by managing deal stages, values, and close dates in HubSpot
• Support onboarding and customer success for newly enrolled students to ensure a strong start and high satisfaction

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, base plans 100% employer paid
• Pre-tax benefits (FSA, DCFSA, HSA, Commuter)
• Flexible paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed