Senior Educational Consultant

Cardinal Education • Burlingame, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Education is a white-glove educational consulting company that supports students and families with academic and admissions goals. The company emphasizes honesty, integrity, collaboration, holistic family support, and a growth-oriented entrepreneurial environment.

This in-person role is based in Burlingame, California. Educational Consultants work directly with students and families in the afternoon and evening, providing personalized one-on-one academic support and advising in standardized test preparation, school coursework, executive function management, passion projects, confidence, and soft-skill development. During mornings and midday, consultants receive training in teaching pedagogy and contribute to business growth and operations in areas such as sales, recruitment, research and data analysis, curriculum development, marketing, or management, depending on aptitude.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM subject from an elite, nationally accredited university.
• At least 3 years of full-time experience as an Educational Consultant or Academic Coach, preferably coaching high school students.
• Proficiency in high-school-level core STEM subjects, including AP-level mathematics and sciences.
• Prior experience tutoring or coaching high-school-aged students in STEM subjects.
• A registered vehicle and a valid license for transportation between offices and students’ homes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and one weekend day for 8 months of the year.
• An extroverted personality and ability to engage and excite students.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Growth mindset, willingness to learn business principles, and desire for career advancement.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Gemini.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized one-on-one standardized test preparation and academic support.
• Advise students and families on ongoing school coursework, executive function management, passion projects, confidence, and soft-skill development.
• Participate in training on teaching pedagogy.
• Contribute to business growth and operations in areas such as sales, recruitment, research and data analysis, curriculum development, marketing, or management.
• Travel between offices and students’ homes.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching program
• Monthly medical reimbursement
• 12 days of paid leave and 3 sick days
• Paid lunches
• Reimbursement for 3 tanks of gas per month for the primary commute vehicle; electric vehicle charge reimbursement subject to discussion
• Up to $2,500 in relocation reimbursement
• Yearly performance reviews with clear pathways to advancement

What This Job Offers

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