Remote Education Assistant Jobs
Remote education assistant jobs are open across the U.S. in online learning, K-12 virtual schools, edtech, and higher education, from part-time tutoring support roles to full-time instructional assistant positions on distributed teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Unitek Learning, Black Rocket Productions, and The New School. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- San Diego, California
- Part-time temporary
- 5753
Position Title & Department:
Program Assistant - Professional and Continuing Education; Professional and Continuing Education Posting #5753
Department Description:The University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a robust portfolio of courses and programs needed by aspiring professionals that evolve in response to their professional development in the fields of business, education, and health care.
PCE nurtures key partnerships on the local, national and international level to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers, as well as with their employers to help achieve their highest value and potential.
University Description:The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:This is a part-time temporary, non benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2027. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.
The Program Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and customer service support for educational programs within Professional and Continuing Education (PCE). This role serves as a primary point of contact for students, prospective students, instructors, and external partners, ensuring smooth course administration, record management, and program logistics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Student & Customer Support
- Serves as the primary front-line contact for phone, email, and web inquiries regarding PCE courses and programs.
- Assist students with registration, course transfers, add/drop processes, and transcript requests.
- Provides second-level technical and administrative support to students when initial service inquiries need escalation.
Instructor & Course Administration
- Assists with instructor hiring documentation, background check compliance, and contracting workflows via DocuSign.
- Supports instructors with access and orientation to the USD Instructor Portal (Destiny) and Learning Management System.
- Facilitates section setup, course scheduling, facilities/classroom booking, and textbook tracking.
Academic Records & Grade
- Manages grade collection, recording, and grade sheet approvals across active courses.
- Maintains accurate student and partner files, ensuring privacy and compliance with university policies.
General Office & Operations
- Assists in generating program activity and marketing performance reports.
- Handles administrative purchasing, office supply maintenance, and general department communications.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- This is a fully remote position which will perform all duties and tasks via the University’s digital infrastructure.
- The position requires attendance at virtual meetings that are scheduled during the day.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in customer service, administrative support, or higher education environments. Substitution: College education may substitute for up to one year of work experience at the rate of 2 years of education = 1 year experience.
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, organizational detail, proficiency with CRM/Student Information Systems (e.g., Destiny), and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace applications.
Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates ownership of processes and procedures involving handling of course inquiries for credit validation and/or Education
- Demonstrates the handling of the enrollment processes for all credit validation partners and/or Education students.
- Demonstrates the ability to use resources in the training library to solve problems independently.
- Maintains high efficiency, accuracy, and completeness when using data systems and data formats.
- Develops full proficiency to accomplish work within the student information system(s).
- Encourages accountability in a collaborative way with other team members.
$19.84 - $25.81 per hour
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
Additional Details:Hours: 19 hours per week
Closing date: Open until filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
- San Diego, California
- Part-time temporary
- 5753
Position Title & Department:
Program Assistant - Professional and Continuing Education; Professional and Continuing Education Posting #5753
Department Description:The University of San Diego's Division of Professional and Continuing Education (PCE) offers a robust portfolio of courses and programs needed by aspiring professionals that evolve in response to their professional development in the fields of business, education, and health care.
PCE nurtures key partnerships on the local, national and international level to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers, as well as with their employers to help achieve their highest value and potential.
University Description:The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.
Detailed Description:This is a part-time temporary, non benefit-based position with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2027. The appointment is renewable at the discretion of the University and dependent upon performance and continued funding.
The Program Assistant provides essential administrative, operational, and customer service support for educational programs within Professional and Continuing Education (PCE). This role serves as a primary point of contact for students, prospective students, instructors, and external partners, ensuring smooth course administration, record management, and program logistics.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Student & Customer Support
- Serves as the primary front-line contact for phone, email, and web inquiries regarding PCE courses and programs.
- Assist students with registration, course transfers, add/drop processes, and transcript requests.
- Provides second-level technical and administrative support to students when initial service inquiries need escalation.
Instructor & Course Administration
- Assists with instructor hiring documentation, background check compliance, and contracting workflows via DocuSign.
- Supports instructors with access and orientation to the USD Instructor Portal (Destiny) and Learning Management System.
- Facilitates section setup, course scheduling, facilities/classroom booking, and textbook tracking.
Academic Records & Grade
- Manages grade collection, recording, and grade sheet approvals across active courses.
- Maintains accurate student and partner files, ensuring privacy and compliance with university policies.
General Office & Operations
- Assists in generating program activity and marketing performance reports.
- Handles administrative purchasing, office supply maintenance, and general department communications.
Special Conditions of Employment:
- This is a fully remote position which will perform all duties and tasks via the University’s digital infrastructure.
- The position requires attendance at virtual meetings that are scheduled during the day.
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.
Job Requirements:Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in customer service, administrative support, or higher education environments. Substitution: College education may substitute for up to one year of work experience at the rate of 2 years of education = 1 year experience.
- Skills: Strong written and verbal communication, organizational detail, proficiency with CRM/Student Information Systems (e.g., Destiny), and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace applications.
Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrates ownership of processes and procedures involving handling of course inquiries for credit validation and/or Education
- Demonstrates the handling of the enrollment processes for all credit validation partners and/or Education students.
- Demonstrates the ability to use resources in the training library to solve problems independently.
- Maintains high efficiency, accuracy, and completeness when using data systems and data formats.
- Develops full proficiency to accomplish work within the student information system(s).
- Encourages accountability in a collaborative way with other team members.
$19.84 - $25.81 per hour
The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.
Special Application Instructions:Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at jobs@sandiego.edu.
Additional Details:Hours: 19 hours per week
Closing date: Open until filled
Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed.
The University of San Diego is a smoking and tobacco-free campus. For more information, visit www.sandiego.edu/smokefree.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote education assistant jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with some college coursework preferred
- Experience working with children in a classroom or supervised care setting
- Knowledge of IEP documentation and special education support procedures
- Ability to implement behavior intervention plans and de-escalation techniques
- Proficiency with student information systems and basic classroom technology
- Valid state paraeducator or instructional aide certification where required
Tips for Your Remote Education Assistant Job Search
Show async communication skills upfront
Remote education assistant employers expect clear written updates in place of hallway conversations. In your resume and cover letter, give specific examples of communicating student progress, flagging concerns, or coordinating with teachers through email, Slack, or a learning management system without face-to-face interaction.
Demonstrate learning management system fluency
Virtual schools and edtech companies expect education assistants to navigate platforms like Canvas, Schoology, or Google Classroom from day one. Name the specific systems you have used in your application materials, and describe concrete tasks you completed inside them, such as tracking assignments, posting resources, or monitoring completion rates.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote education assistant openings from across the U.S. in one place. Search current openings by role and apply directly to the ones that match your background before competitive postings close.
Prepare for a remote-first interview format
Remote education employers typically interview entirely by video and may include an async task, like recording a short student interaction sample or submitting a written response to a scenario. Set up a quiet, well-lit space and practice articulating how you manage your workload and stay accountable without an on-site supervisor.
Remote Education Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote education assistant job?
Target companies built around remote or hybrid delivery: virtual K-12 schools, edtech platforms, online tutoring services, and remote-first higher education programs. Remote employers screen for self-direction, clear written communication, and comfort with learning management systems like Canvas or Google Classroom. Candidates who can show experience supporting students asynchronously, managing their own schedule, and communicating progress without in-person check-ins stand out consistently.
Which companies hire remote education assistants?
Remote education assistant roles are posted by Unitek Learning, Black Rocket Productions, and The New School and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be virtual charter schools, edtech companies, online tutoring platforms, and distributed higher education providers that run their student support operations entirely online.
Can you get a remote education assistant job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal supervision. Virtual K-12 schools and edtech companies occasionally hire entry-level assistants if you can show comfort with video conferencing tools, learning management systems, and async communication. Volunteer tutoring, classroom observation hours, or coursework in education can substitute for formal experience when applying.
Do you need a degree for remote education assistant jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers care more about demonstrated ability to support students effectively than a specific credential. Practical experience with educational technology, strong written communication skills, and a track of helping learners meet goals can carry significant weight. Some virtual K-12 programs do require at minimum some college coursework, so check individual postings for credential requirements before applying.
Which industries hire the most remote education assistants?
Remote education assistant roles concentrate in Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors hire education assistants remotely because their student support and instructional operations run across distributed teams serving learners in multiple time zones.
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