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Frontier Tutoring

Tutoring Specialist

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$20/hr

Through our academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and college admissions consulting programs, we are ... Earn up to $20.00/hour while experiencing the personal rewards of empowering student success * Work ...

Frontier Tutoring

Tutoring Specialist

Alaska, MN

$20/hr

Through our academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and college admissions consulting programs, we are ... Earn up to $20.00/hour while experiencing the personal rewards of empowering student success * Work ...

University of Alaska

Peer Advisor

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$17.19/hr

... academic processes, university resources, student success strategies, and utilization of UAA ... Preferred Education and Experience: • Customer service, mentorship, tutoring, and/or leadership ...

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What is an academic success tutor?

Academic Success Tutors are educational professionals who help students develop effective learning strategies, improve study habits, and achieve their academic goals. They often work with students one-on-one or in small groups to provide personalized support in areas such as time management, note-taking, test preparation, and subject-specific tutoring. Their primary goal is to empower students to become independent, confident learners and to succeed in their academic pursuits.

How does an academic success tutor typically collaborate with faculty and other support staff to help students achieve their goals?

Academic Success Tutors often work closely with faculty members to identify students who may be struggling and coordinate support strategies tailored to individual needs. They also collaborate with academic advisors, counselors, and other support staff to create a holistic approach to student success, ensuring consistent communication and shared resources. This teamwork helps tutors stay informed about curriculum updates and available campus resources, allowing them to provide accurate guidance and effective study strategies. Regular meetings and interdisciplinary workshops are common ways tutors stay connected with the wider academic support network.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an academic success tutor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Academic Success Tutor, you need strong subject matter expertise, tutoring or teaching experience, and often a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with learning management systems, online tutoring platforms, and educational resources like Google Classroom or Zoom is typically required. Excellent communication, patience, and motivational skills help tutors connect with and support diverse learners. These skills ensure effective guidance, foster student confidence, and drive measurable academic improvement.

What is the difference between Academic Success Tutor vs Academic Coach?

AspectAcademic Success TutorAcademic Coach
CredentialsTypically requires tutoring certifications or relevant degreesOften holds degrees in education, counseling, or related fields
Work EnvironmentOne-on-one or group tutoring sessions, often in schools or tutoring centersGuides students through goal setting, study strategies, and motivation, usually in coaching sessions
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, tutoring companies, online platformsEducational organizations, private coaching firms, or independent practice

While both roles support student success, Academic Success Tutors focus on subject-specific assistance, whereas Academic Coaches emphasize overall academic skills and motivation. Understanding these differences helps students choose the right support for their needs.

What cities in Alaska are hiring for Academic Success Tutor jobs?

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Student Success Manager

Anchorage, AK • On-site

Frontier Tutoring
1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Frontier Tutoringexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, PTO

Re-posted 19 days ago

Job description

About Frontier Tutoring
Frontier Tutoring is how Alaskans get ahead. Founded in 2008 by UAA students, Frontier Tutoring today is the largest Alaska-based educational services brand, serving students from our center in Anchorage. Through our academic tutoring, SAT/ACT prep, and college admissions consulting programs, we are uniquely positioned to empower our students to succeed at every stage of their journey from middle and high school to the college of their choice.
Typical Responsibilities
Reports To: Executive Director
  • Through training, master the essentials of testing and college admissions strategy
  • Serve as the Student Success Manager for a cohort of students, where you will manage student outcomes (e.g., SAT/ACT score improvement), drive instructor procedural execution and student engagement, and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Meet or exceed a monthly revenue generation standard by deploying your testing and college admissions expertise to:
    • Recommend additional Frontier Tutoring programs to existing students, as appropriate, based on their college admissions or scholarship goals
    • Follow up with parents of students who have participated in our free practice SAT/ACT events and demonstrate a need to improve their scores relative to their college admissions or scholarship goals
    • Engage with prospective customers who contact our office with questions
  • Train, develop, engage, and manage the performance of a group of Tutoring Specialists as their Team Lead
  • Represent Frontier Tutoring as a marketing ambassador by meeting with school staff to educate them on our free and paid programs, managing practice SAT/ACT events, delivering school presentations and workshops, and/or serving on community boards or committees
  • Provide other management/operational/analytical support and work on special projects, as required and based on your professional interests
  • If you have established subject matter expertise and an interest in working directly with students, up to 25% of your time may be allocated to billable educational service delivery (e.g., providing academic tutoring, serving as an SAT/ACT prep instructor, providing college admissions counseling services, etc.), for which you will receive company training

Position Benefits
  • Student Success Managers are the operational engine of Frontier Tutoring. You will clearly observe and experience the impact of your work in enabling Frontier Tutoring to acquire customers and deliver renowned outcomes for our students, empowering them to succeed and achieve their college admissions and scholarship goals
  • Build lasting friendships with talented colleagues from a diversity of high-achieving backgrounds in a fun, friendly, warm, and professional environment
  • Through regular interaction and board/committee service opportunities, build relationships with school personnel and other community education leaders
  • Take advantage of growth opportunities, including training/professional development, leading special projects, and promotion

Critical Qualities, Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 1 year of business, sales, or operational leadership experience
  • Ability to master the fundamentals of test prep and college admissions strategy through training
  • Willingness to generate sales by recommending products to empower students to achieve their college admissions and scholarship goals
  • Interest in student success
  • Be a friendly people person - able to quickly establish rapport with colleagues, customers, prospects, and students
  • Demonstrated ability to lead other team members
  • Willingness to work limited evenings and some weekends (schedules are set well in advance, take into account individual preferences, and feature flexibility in general work hours/location)
  • High degree of computer literacy and ability to quickly master multiple software programs

Compensation & Benefits
  • Starting base salary depending on experience
  • Bonus compensation based on revenue generation and performance
  • Health, prescription medication, dental, and long-term/short-term disability benefits available
  • 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO), plus 6 paid holidays

Note: If selected for this position, you will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based state (DPS) and federal (FBI) criminal history records check administered by State of Alaska Department of Public Safety, as well as a third-party pre-employment screening procedure, with all fingerprinting, processing, and administrative fees paid by Frontier Tutoring.
This position description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of the Student Success Manager. It is subject to change and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive in scope.

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