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Customer Success Specialist roles are among the more OPT-friendly positions in tech and SaaS, with many employers already familiar with F-1 work authorization. Your 12-month OPT window is enough to prove value and trigger a STEM extension or H-1B visa sponsorship conversation if you're in a qualifying field.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Customer Service Representative (Mandarin Required)
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, 40hrs/week (W2)
Pay Range: $25-28/hour + performance-based commission, targeted $50K-$74K/year
Mandarin Speaking and writing is required for this position
Who We Are:
Think Academy US, a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company providing K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children's ability to think critically, strengthen their logic skills, and help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.
Think Academy is seeking a high-energy, high-potential Customer Success Specialist to set up the customer success journey. This person should be passionate about helping and supporting students' learning experiences, take full ownership of user experience, learn quickly, handle complex situations, and consistently deliver a high standard of service. This role is critical to ensuring that our customers (mostly parents) receive timely, accurate, and professional assistance across multiple communication channels.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Support:
- Provide ongoing support to enrolled students and parents, responding promptly to inquiries and resolving issues throughout the learning journey.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for families and deliver professional guidance and assistance.
Student & Family Follow-Up:
- Monitor student progress and parent needs, ensuring a positive learning experience.
- Assist with course scheduling, class changes, leave requests, and other academic support services.
Complaint Resolution:
- Handle parent feedback and concerns professionally and empathetically.
- Collaborate with internal teams to investigate issues, implement solutions, and maintain strong customer relationships.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Document customer feedback and service interactions accurately.
- Partner closely with teaching and operations teams to continuously improve service processes and the overall customer experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above.
- Fluent Mandarin communication skills; able to read English at an intermediate level (CET-4 or equivalent preferred).
- Comfortable working long-term evening shifts in a remote work environment.
- Must have a personal computer and reliable internet connection.
- Prior experience in customer service, student services, academic advising, class management, or educational administration is preferred.
- Experience in the education industry is a plus.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to handle parent inquiries and concerns with patience and professionalism.
Work Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Mon-Fri: 1pm-10pm (break from 6:00-7:00pm)
Compensation & Benefits:
- $25-28/hour + performance-based commission, targeted $50K-$74K/year
- 401(k) Match
- Health, vision, dental insurance
Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Job Title: Customer Service Representative (Mandarin Required)
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, 40hrs/week (W2)
Pay Range: $25-28/hour + performance-based commission, targeted $50K-$74K/year
Mandarin Speaking and writing is required for this position
Who We Are:
Think Academy US, a 100% owned subsidiary of TAL Education Group (NYSE: TAL), is a recently established education technology (Ed-Tech) company providing K-12 extra-curricular learning services through science and technology. At Think Academy, we provide full cycle service to foster local children's ability to think critically, strengthen their logic skills, and help them fulfill their goals through innovative teaching techniques. We believe Love and Technology can make education better. Each week, more than 6 million students are enrolled in TAL's online and offline education platform.
Think Academy is seeking a high-energy, high-potential Customer Success Specialist to set up the customer success journey. This person should be passionate about helping and supporting students' learning experiences, take full ownership of user experience, learn quickly, handle complex situations, and consistently deliver a high standard of service. This role is critical to ensuring that our customers (mostly parents) receive timely, accurate, and professional assistance across multiple communication channels.
Key Responsibilities:
Customer Support:
- Provide ongoing support to enrolled students and parents, responding promptly to inquiries and resolving issues throughout the learning journey.
- Serve as a trusted point of contact for families and deliver professional guidance and assistance.
Student & Family Follow-Up:
- Monitor student progress and parent needs, ensuring a positive learning experience.
- Assist with course scheduling, class changes, leave requests, and other academic support services.
Complaint Resolution:
- Handle parent feedback and concerns professionally and empathetically.
- Collaborate with internal teams to investigate issues, implement solutions, and maintain strong customer relationships.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Document customer feedback and service interactions accurately.
- Partner closely with teaching and operations teams to continuously improve service processes and the overall customer experience.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or above.
- Fluent Mandarin communication skills; able to read English at an intermediate level (CET-4 or equivalent preferred).
- Comfortable working long-term evening shifts in a remote work environment.
- Must have a personal computer and reliable internet connection.
- Prior experience in customer service, student services, academic advising, class management, or educational administration is preferred.
- Experience in the education industry is a plus.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
- Customer-focused, detail-oriented, and able to handle parent inquiries and concerns with patience and professionalism.
Work Hours:
- 40 hours per week
- Mon-Fri: 1pm-10pm (break from 6:00-7:00pm)
Compensation & Benefits:
- $25-28/hour + performance-based commission, targeted $50K-$74K/year
- 401(k) Match
- Health, vision, dental insurance
Think Academy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Customer Success Specialist
Target SaaS and tech companies first
SaaS companies sponsor OPT workers at far higher rates than traditional industries. Their CS teams are accustomed to international hires, and the roles align well with STEM OPT extensions if your degree is in a qualifying field like computer science or information systems.
Clarify your OPT timeline upfront
Tell recruiters your exact OPT end date and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension. Employers who understand the timeline are easier to work with. Ambiguity about your work authorization status is a faster disqualifier than the status itself.
Frame your degree as an asset, not a complication
Customer Success roles at technical companies value candidates who understand the product. A STEM or business degree directly supports that. Lead with your technical or analytical background before addressing visa status, not the other way around.
Prioritize companies with existing H-1B histories
Companies that have sponsored H-1B visa petitions before are far more likely to do it again. Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed H-1B LCAs for Customer Success or account management roles. That history signals a real sponsorship pipeline.
Build customer-facing metrics before you apply
Quantified CS experience converts OPT skeptics. Churn reduction percentages, NPS scores improved, or onboarding completion rates all demonstrate value in the language hiring managers use internally when justifying sponsorship costs to finance teams.
Apply before your OPT clock gets tight
Employers get nervous when an OPT end date is less than six months away. Start your search with at least nine to twelve months remaining. That gives you time to go through a full hiring cycle and still leave room for STEM extension or H-1B filing.
Customer Success Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Customer Success Specialist on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Customer Success Specialist positions commonly align with degrees in business, communications, information systems, or computer science. You'll need to confirm the connection between the job duties and your degree when working with your DSO to document employment.
Do Customer Success Specialist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you hold a STEM-designated degree, and the Customer Success role at a qualifying employer involves technically complex work like product implementation, data analysis, or systems configuration, your DSO may approve the extension. Roles at pure SaaS or software companies are the strongest candidates for this classification.
How common is H-1B sponsorship for Customer Success roles?
Sponsorship exists but is more selective than for engineering roles. Large SaaS companies, enterprise software firms, and high-growth startups are the most consistent sponsors. Smaller companies often lack the legal infrastructure to sponsor. Searching Migrate Mate filters for OPT-friendly Customer Success roles is a faster way to find employers who have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor.
What should I do if my OPT expires before I get a sponsorship offer?
If you qualify for a STEM extension, file it before your current OPT expires. That gives you up to 24 additional months to secure sponsorship. If you don't qualify for an extension, options include switching to a different nonimmigrant status, such as H-1B if selected in the lottery, or returning to school for a higher degree to restart OPT eligibility.
Does working at a startup affect my OPT or sponsorship options?
Startups can employ OPT workers without restrictions, but their ability to sponsor H-1B visas varies significantly. Very early-stage startups sometimes lack the financial documentation USCIS requires to approve an H-1B petition. If long-term sponsorship is your goal, look for startups that have completed a Series B round or later, as they typically have the legal and financial capacity to sponsor.