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Remote Vice President Academic jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first universities, edtech platforms, and distributed education organizations hiring for senior academic leadership. Employers hiring remotely right now include Emory University, Learner Education, and GenScript. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Academic Operations Specialist (Mandarin)
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, 40hrs/week
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 Academic Operations 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 (one weekend date required)
- Mon-Saturday: 1pm-10pm (break from 6:00-7:00pm)
- Sundays WFH
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: Academic Operations Specialist (Mandarin)
Location: San Jose, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, 40hrs/week
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 Academic Operations 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 (one weekend date required)
- Mon-Saturday: 1pm-10pm (break from 6:00-7:00pm)
- Sundays WFH
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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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote vice president academic jobs.
- Earned doctoral degree in an academic discipline or related field
- Progressive experience in academic administration at the dean or provost level
- Demonstrated leadership in regional accreditation processes and self-study preparation
- Experience with curriculum development, program review, and academic policy
- Proven ability to manage faculty relations and shared governance processes
- Background in student success initiatives, outcomes assessment, and equity-focused programming
Tips for Your Remote Vice President Academic Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
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Show your async leadership style
Remote employers want proof you can lead academic teams without in-person oversight. Document specific examples of driving curriculum decisions, faculty outcomes, or program launches entirely through written communication, shared documents, and video calls.
Prepare for structured remote interviews
Remote hiring panels for vice president academic roles often involve multiple async screening steps before a live video interview. Practice articulating your academic vision clearly on camera, and have a concise written summary of your leadership philosophy ready to send after the interview.
Target organizations built for remote operations
Prioritize edtech companies, online universities, and education nonprofits that were designed to run remotely from the start. These employers have the infrastructure and culture to support distributed academic leadership, so your onboarding and day-to-day work will be smoother.
Remote Vice President Academic Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote vice president academic job?
Remote vice president academic roles go to candidates who can demonstrate independent leadership and clear written communication without relying on in-person authority. Edtech companies, online universities, and distributed education nonprofits are the most active remote hirers. What gives you an edge is a documented record of leading academic programs asynchronously, shaping curriculum through written policy, and driving faculty or instructional outcomes across distributed teams.
Which companies hire remote vice president academics?
Employers currently hiring remote vice president academics include Emory University, Learner Education, and GenScript, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be online universities, edtech platforms, and remote-first education organizations that run academic operations entirely across distributed teams.
Can you get a remote vice president academic job with no experience?
Yes, but remote vice president academic roles are rarely entry-level, so you'll need to show something concrete in its place. Candidates without formal VP titles can open doors by highlighting academic program leadership in remote or hybrid settings, demonstrated outcomes like completion rates or curriculum launches, and strong written communication skills that translate directly to async team leadership.
Do you need a degree for remote vice president academic jobs?
Usually, but the weight placed on credentials varies by employer. Online universities and accredited institutions typically require a master's or doctoral degree. Edtech platforms and education-adjacent organizations may weigh demonstrated results, such as programs built, outcomes improved, or teams led remotely, as heavily as formal credentials when evaluating candidates.
Which industries hire the most remote vice president academics?
Remote vice president academic roles concentrate in Education and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors build and operate academic programs through fully distributed teams, making remote VP academic leadership a natural fit for their operating models.
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