Academic Solutions Advisor

Nerdy is searching for a full-time Academic Solutions Advisor to join our Varsity Tutors for Schools sales team! The Academic Solutions Advisor is critical in bridging educational expertise with strategic tutoring solutions, partnering directly with school district leadership to develop and implement high-dosage tutoring programs that address specific academic challenges and learning needs. The individual in this role needs to exhibit a high level of professionalism and have the ability to build strong relationships with key school and district stakeholders. The Academic Solutions Advisor will be an advocate for Varsity Tutors, its brand, and its suite of learning products and programs..

About Nerdy:

Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), the parent company of Varsity Tutors, is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company’s purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats, including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy’s flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com/. 

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a school district administrator, curriculum director, or instructional leadership role
• Experience with federal and state educational funding mechanisms
• Background in federal title funding, intervention programs, and academic recovery strategies
• Proven track record of developing and implementing academic intervention strategies
• Strong understanding of data-driven decision-making in educational settings
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Ability to travel to school districts and conferences (approximately 30-40%)

Responsibilities:

• Leverage extensive K-12 educational leadership experience to understand district-specific academic pain points and objectives
• Collaborate closely with internal sales teams to develop tailored tutoring solutions that align with district goals and student achievement strategies
• Conduct comprehensive needs assessments for potential and existing district clients, analyzing academic performance data, intervention requirements, and resource constraints
• Design customized high-dosage tutoring frameworks that integrate seamlessly with existing district curricula and instructional models
• Develop compelling proposals and presentations that demonstrate the potential impact of proposed tutoring solutions
• Provide expert guidance on implementation strategies, including student selection, scheduling, progress monitoring, and intervention protocols
• Serve as a technical and pedagogical resource, translating district needs into actionable, evidence-based tutoring approaches
• Participate in product development discussions to ensure solutions remain aligned with evolving educational best practices
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of educational research, learning acceleration strategies, and tutoring intervention methodologies
• Provide thought leadership and deliver presentations at conferences

Varsity Tutors Leadership Principles:

Relentless Focus on Customers | Comfort with Ambiguity | Ownership | Simplify | Intellectual Curiosity | Build Teams | Think Big | Insist on High Standards | Bias for Action | Build Trust | Go Deep | Have Conviction | Deliver Results | Are Right, a Lot

Benefits/Culture:

• 100% remote company. 30-40% travel.
• Competitive Base Salary, Variable Compensation, and Equity in the company
• Healthcare Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• 401k Company Matching Plan
• Maternity, Paternal, and Adoption Leave
• Remote Position
• Flexible PTO
• Free Learning Membership for you and your household (1-1 tutoring hours, unlimited use of on-demand services, and access to our online classes)
• Unique opportunity to help transform how the world learns!

Varsity Tutors is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.(INDHP)