Academic Advisor – International (Virtual Assistant)

This is a remote position.

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JOB TITLE: Academic Advisor – International (Virtual Assistant)

RATE: TBD - based on experience

Work Type: 

• Remote|Fulltime
  

• Philippines-based
  

Working Hours : 

• Flexible schedule with availability during international hours
  

Reports to: Director of International Expansion

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a detail-oriented and globally minded Academic Advisor to join our international team. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in reviewing and evaluating international academic records, be comfortable supporting students across time zones, and be fluent in English and at least two other major world languages (e.g., Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, or Mandarin). This role plays a critical part in helping students understand credit transfers, course requirements, and academic planning to achieve a U.S. high school diploma.

• Review and evaluate international transcripts for equivalency and credit transfer
  

• Translate academic documents and communicate transcript decisions clearly
  

• Advise students and families on academic plans, graduation requirements, and course selections
  

• Maintain accurate student records and progress tracking
  

• Communicate with recruitment partners, schools, and agencies as needed for transcript clarification
  

• Collaborate with admissions and enrollment teams to ensure smooth student onboarding
  

• Provide student support via email, video conferencing, and messaging apps (WhatsApp, Teams, etc.)
  

• Maintain knowledge of global education systems and stay updated on international equivalencies.
  

• Support international students with culturally sensitive guidance and clear communication
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, International Studies, Counseling, or related field
  

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in academic advising, international admissions, or transcript evaluation
  

• TAICEP Certified (see below)
  

• Strong understanding of international education systems and credential equivalencies
  

• Multilingual – Fluent in English and at least two additional languages
  

• Experience working remotely and across time zones
  

• Familiarity with U.S. high school diploma requirements
  

• Highly organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple student caseloads
  

• Tech-savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Teams, cloud-based platforms, and CRM or student information systems (Salesforce experience a plus)
  

• Previous experience advising or enrolling international high school students
  

• Certification in academic advising or credential evaluation (a plus, not required)
  

• Familiarity with U.S. online learning environments and asynchronous education models
  

Background:
Our Client (an International School) is seeking a qualified Academic Advisor through Gabtech Global to support our growing international student body. Due to the specialized nature of this role, including evaluating and interpreting academic records from diverse education systems, candidates must receive standardized training in international credential evaluation prior to onboarding.

Partner Organization: The Association for International Credential Evaluation Professionals (TAICEP) 

https://www.taicep.org/taiceporgwp/certificate-program/certificates-available/test-certificate-01/

Purpose: To ensure the assigned VA is professionally trained and fully capable of handling transcript evaluations, course mapping, and communication with international students and partners.

Ongoing Expectations:

• Advisor must maintain TAICEP membership and continue professional development while serving on the Client’s team.