Remote Student Support Advisor Jobs
Remote student support advisor jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first education technology companies, nonprofit organizations, and distributed higher-ed services teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Follett Corporation, University Enterprises, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
Caltrans manages more than 50,000 miles of California’s highway and freeway lanes, provides inter-city rail services, permits more than 400 public-use airports and special-use hospital heliports, and works with local agencies. Caltrans carries out its mission of providing a safe, sustainable, integrated, and efficient transportation system to enhance California’s economy and livability, with six primary programs: Aeronautics, Highway Transportation, Mass Transportation, Transportation Planning, Administration, and the Equipment Service Center.
To learn more visit www.dot ca.gov .
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is seeking to hire a student assistant, in a learning capacity, to work under the close supervision of a Transportation Engineer in the Office of Highway Operations. The student assistant will work in a learning capacity to support the Napa, Solano, and I-80 Corridor Traffic Operations Branch. The student assistant will assist Engineers in developing Traffic Operations and Transportation Management Plan (TMP) deliverables, conducting traffic operations investigations, and reviewing or performing traffic impact analysis. The student assistant will also perform other duties as assigned.
Through this position, the student assistant will gain practical experience in the Caltrans Project Development and Delivery Process by assisting with the preparation of TMP-related analyses, charts, and reports. The student assistant will also apply transportation engineering principles, traffic analysis concepts and data analysis skills learned through academic coursework to real-world transportation projects and operational challenges.
Conditions of Employment
Depending on the type of position you are applying for, a pre-employment background check consisting of one or more of the following may be conducted: employment history, professional references, criminal check: educational verification (degree, license, or official transcript) or DMV clearance. Applicants will be required to pass required pre-employment checks to the satisfaction of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the hiring Agency or Department.
UEI does not allow students to hold more than one UEI Job at a time, or work in more than one account per pay period. UEI employees who are considering leaving their current UEI student assistant position for a different UEI student assistant position should inform their supervisor in writing and provide at least a week’s notice.
UEI is not a multi-state employer. UEI only employs candidates who live and work in the state of California. If selected for the position you must reside in California and all work must be performed in the state of California throughout the course of employment.
Prerequisites
Must be a college student attending classes during the regular term (fall, spring, and winter, if applicable), at one of the accredited colleges or universities on our affiliation list.
To view our current affiliation list please paste the following URL into your browser: http://www.calinterns.org/wp-content/uploads/Affiliation_List.pdf
Students must be enrolled in at least six-semester units or nine quarter units for undergraduate students; four-semester units or six quarter units for graduate students.
Students declared major must match the major(s) listed in the job posting.
Majors/Fields of Study
Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Transportation Systems Engineering, Traffic Engineering, or closely related Engineering fields.
Work Schedule
F lexible workdays and work hours, Monday – Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM. Final work schedule will be determined by the supervisor.
Additional Work Schedule
Student Assistant and Graduate Assistant employees generally work up to 24 hours per workweek (Sunday – Saturday) during the academic year and up to 40 hours per workweek during breaks; (winter, spring, and summer).
Compensation
$18.28 – $28.16 per hour.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA. Must complete each term with minimum unit requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate student classifications. Proof will be collected at the end of each Spring and Fall term.
Preferred Qualifications
Duties and Responsibilities
- In a learning capacity, research and compile information necessary to support the development of Transportation Management Plans (TMPs), including lane closure requirements, detour routes, and traffic delay impact assessments.
- In a learning capacity, apply traffic engineering principles and analytical software tools to support traffic operations investigations, traffic studies, and related analyses.
- In a learning capacity, assist in the development, maintenance, and application of traffic analysis tools and geospatial traffic databases to support the preparation and tracking of TMP deliverables.
- In a learning capacity, coordinate with and respond to inquiries from other branches, offices, functional units, and divisions regarding traffic operations and TMP-related activities. Support other assignments as necessary.
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computer workstations, telephones, calculators, copiers, printers, and scanners with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a hybrid environment.
Students/Employees will be required to work according to the current UEI remote workplace policy and sign a UEI Work from Home Agreement. The decision to permit an employee to work from home is at the discretion of the supervisor or employer and may, at any time and with or without cause, unilaterally terminate the option to work from home.
Application Instructions
Please complete all fields of the employment application. Include your educational history in the “Educational Experience” section and any employment history in the “Employment Experience” section of our application.
In addition to your resume, please upload your most recent transcripts.
Apply by: December 31, 2026
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Who's Hiring
- Follett Corporation15
- University Enterprises14
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory12
- Associated Students4A
- Emory University3
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote student support advisor jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in counseling, education, psychology, social work, or a related field
- Experience advising or case-managing students in a higher education or K-12 setting
- Familiarity with student information systems such as Banner, PeopleSoft, or Salesforce Education Cloud
- Knowledge of FERPA regulations and student privacy compliance requirements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for working with diverse student populations
- Experience with early-alert or student success platforms and intervention documentation
Tips for Your Remote Student Support Advisor Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote student support advisor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show async communication skills up front
Remote student support advisors spend most of their day communicating through email, chat, and ticketing platforms. Write your cover letter and resume in a clear, direct style that proves you can support students effectively without face-to-face interaction.
Highlight digital advising tools you have used
Name specific platforms you are comfortable with, such as student information systems, case management tools, or virtual meeting software. Remote employers want to see that you can hit the ground running without an in-office onboarding period.
Prepare for a remote-style interview process
Many remote student support advisor hiring processes include a written exercise or asynchronous video screen before a live interview. Practice answering scenario questions about handling a student crisis or escalation over email or chat rather than in person.
Remote Student Support Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote student support advisor job?
Target remote-first education technology companies, online universities, and distributed student services teams, as these employers hire student support advisors who can work independently without in-person oversight. Remote employers screen heavily for strong written communication, comfort with async collaboration tools like Slack and Zoom, and the ability to manage a caseload without daily check-ins. Demonstrating experience supporting students through digital channels, ticketing systems, or virtual advising platforms gives you a clear edge over candidates with only in-person experience.
Which companies hire remote student support advisors?
Employers currently hiring remote student support advisors include Follett Corporation, University Enterprises, and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first education technology platforms, online degree programs, and distributed nonprofit organizations that deliver student services entirely through digital channels.
Can you get a remote student support advisor job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level student support advisor roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one with minimal in-person guidance. Online degree programs and education technology startups are most likely to hire entry-level candidates remotely. You can strengthen your candidacy by showing volunteer advising, tutoring, peer mentorship, or customer-facing support work, and by demonstrating comfort with digital communication tools in your application materials.
Do you need a degree for remote student support advisor jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers prefer a bachelor's degree, but what matters most in a remote context is demonstrated ability to support students through digital channels, manage a caseload independently, and communicate clearly in writing. Employers increasingly weigh relevant certifications, documented advising experience, and proficiency with student information systems alongside or instead of formal credentials.
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