Academic Advisor, gt.school (Remote) - $60,000/year USD

You've tested your own limits—whether in competition, creative performance, or business—and now you're ready to channel that excellence into meaningful work. At GT Anywhere, academic advisors help students achieve what seems impossible: falling in love with learning, accelerating their progress, and becoming self-reliant, confident individuals. You can do this from anywhere on the planet. GT Anywhere operates as a virtual academy for gifted learners eager to move faster. We combine AI-driven instruction with personalized coaching to provide what conventional education cannot: unlimited learning speed, intellectual depth across sciences and humanities, and a peer community of equally driven minds. Your role as an Academic Advisor centers on supporting 3rd–8th graders who are hungry to advance. Content delivery isn't your job—technology manages that. You are the coach who cultivates confidence, maintains high standards, and unlocks each student's potential. Each conversation is meaningful. Each milestone matters. If you've achieved elite-level performance—in athletics, the arts, research, or entrepreneurship—and want to empower the next generation to do the same, this position is for you. What You Will Be Doing • Conducting biweekly 1:1 virtual coaching conversations with each student, emphasizing goal-setting, motivation, and growth mindset • Hosting open office hours where students can drop in for immediate guidance, encouragement, or problem-solving • Leveraging AI-powered tools and dashboards to monitor student advancement, spot obstacles, and refine your coaching tactics • Recording observations, alerts, and strategic notes to keep every student on an accelerated growth path • Working alongside your team to exchange best practices, escalate issues, and continuously enhance the coaching framework What You Won’t Be Doing • Instructing lessons, evaluating assessments, or assigning coursework—technology manages the academic content • Presenting lectures or adhering to a predetermined curriculum • Micromanaging or hovering over unengaged students—we coach with intention, not constant oversight • Enduring pointless meetings or administrative red tape • Operating on autopilot—this team exists for individuals who want to perform exceptionally and create real impact Academic Advisor Key Responsibilities Produce quantifiable academic progress and sustained engagement for virtual learners through frequent, high-impact mindset coaching within a fully remote, technology-enabled environment. Basic Requirements • Bachelor's degree in any field • At least 1 year of experience coaching, mentoring, or motivating K–8 students • Demonstrated high performance in any domain—academics, athletics, entrepreneurship, or the arts • Strong virtual communication skills and ability to build rapport with students quickly via Zoom/Google Meet • Comfortable navigating dashboards and technology platforms to monitor and adapt performance • Able to work full-time (40 hrs/week) across global time zones Nice-to-have Requirements • Background in performance coaching, sports psychology, or motivational work • Experience working with homeschool or alternative education families About Gt.school GT School is revolutionizing education with AI, expert coaching, and 50+ years of learning science. They blend cutting-edge tech with data-driven insights to unlock every student's full potential. They're on a mission to disrupt the broken education system and unleash the true potential of gifted minds. Forget the one-size-fits-all approach that leaves brilliant students bored and disengaged. This school has tossed the rulebook and created a modern learning environment powered by AI and guided by dedicated mentors. Their personalized approach accelerates learning - 2-6 times faster than traditional classrooms. GT School students explore their passions, develop critical thinking skills, and learn to innovate. Because that's where genius lies. GT School is where gifted minds turn potential into power. There is so much to cover for this exciting role, and space here is limited. Hit the Apply button if you found this interesting and want to learn more. We look forward to meeting you! Working with us This is a full-time (40 hours per week), long-term position. The position is immediately available and requires entering into an independent contractor agreement with Crossover as a Contractor of Record. The compensation level for this role is $30 USD/hour, which equates to $60,000 USD/year assuming 40 hours per week and 50 weeks per year. The payment period is weekly. Consult www.crossover.com/help-and-faqs for more details on this topic. Crossover Job Code: LJ-5732-US-Kansas-AcademicAdviso Apply tot his job