Thanks for your interest in Success Academy! Running a large, fast-growing, and high-performing network of public charter schools takes a village - families, children, teachers, staff and faculty, advocates, and supporters alike. We are growing fast in New York and expanding to Florida, and we would love to welcome you to our community! We work tirelessly every day to ensure children have access to a fun, rigorous, whole-child education regardless of zip code or economic status. When you join SA, you play a part in giving every student who walks through our doors a fair shot at reaching his or her potential.
About the Role
Success Academy is seeking a Senior Corporate Recruiter to join our Network team and help us find the best talent. In this role, the Senior Specialist will partner with enterprise leaders to manage recruitment across the Network, making a lasting impact on our schools and the thousands of students we serve.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end recruitment process for critical roles, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and closing.
- Partner with leadership to understand team needs, define hiring goals, and create innovative, data-driven sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
- Proactively identify and engage qualified candidates through networking, job boards, social media, and professional organizations.
- Ensure every candidate has a positive and professional experience with Success Academy, regardless of outcome.
- Act as a trusted talent acquisition advisor to hiring managers, providing guidance on market trends, compensation, and best practices.
- Serve as a brand ambassador for Success Academy, effectively communicating the mission, values, and culture to potential candidates.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of successful full-cycle recruiting, preferably for tech roles.
- Experience using an ATS (preferably Greenhouse or a similar tool).
- Experience identifying trends and leveraging data and competitive intelligence to develop creative, customized sourcing strategies.
- Ability to think as a true Talent Acquisition Advisor.
- Remarkable organizational skills and a relentless drive to improve efficiency.
- Exceptionally high standards for the quality of work and a reflex to improve at every turn.
- Ability to build strong relationships and thoughtfully navigate challenging situations.
- Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills.
Competencies
- Trusted Advisor: Builds credibility with hiring managers by grounding guidance in market data and best practices.
- Relationship Building: Builds strong relationships and thoughtfully navigates challenging situations.
- Results-Driven: Holds high standards for the quality of work and a relentless drive to improve efficiency.
Compensation, Benefits & PerksAt Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and work-life balance:
- Day-One Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting your first day (SA covers 82% of our core medical plan), plus a free One Medical membership and confidential mental health support via EAP/Talkspace.
- Financial Security: 403(b) retirement plan with a 3% employer match, up to $2,400/year in employer HSA contributions, employer-paid life/disability insurance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.
- Time to Recharge: Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Perks & Stipends: A $50/month cellphone stipend ($600/year), pre-tax commuter benefits, backup family care, and performance-based earning incentives.
This is a hybrid position based out of our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Monday and Friday.
Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.
Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We actively seek applications from people of all backgrounds to strengthen our community and the perspectives needed to flourish in a multicultural world. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.
Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of successful full-cycle recruiting experience
- Experience using an applicant tracking system, preferably Greenhouse or a similar tool
- Experience identifying trends and using data and competitive intelligence to develop customized sourcing strategies
- Ability to serve as a Talent Acquisition Advisor
- Strong organizational skills and commitment to improving efficiency
- High standards for quality of work and continuous improvement
- Ability to build strong relationships and navigate challenging situations
- Strong problem-solving and clear communication skills
- Full-cycle recruiting experience for technology roles
Success Academy Charter Schools Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Success Academy Charter Schools and has not been reviewed or approved by Success Academy Charter Schools.
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Affordable Benefits — Health coverage is considered affordable, with the employer paying a large share of medical premiums and offering multiple plan choices with HSA/FSA options. Employer HSA contributions and day-one eligibility in postings further support lower out-of-pocket costs.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid childcare leave for primary caregivers, adoption reimbursement, backup child care, and school lottery preference for employees’ children are highlighted. These offerings add tangible family-friendly value alongside core medical and retirement benefits.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Recruiting materials emphasize significant annual increases, performance incentives, and faster advancement pathways than traditional districts. Some roles also reference year-end bonuses that can accelerate early-career earnings.
Success Academy Charter Schools Insights
What We Do
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 20,000 K-12 students in New York City. Our network of over 50 free public charter schools is looking for diverse, ambitious, talented people like you to join our team! Starting on your first day, you’ll receive world-class training and mentorship while working in a collaborative environment with passionate colleagues. As part of the Success Academy team, you will have ample growth opportunities within our network — including leadership roles. Success Academy is seeking candidates from all majors and backgrounds. All interviews are virtual, and a degree in Education is not required to teach. If you graduated or will be graduating with a bachelor's degree between Dec 2023 and Dec 2024, we encourage you to apply! We encourage you to look at our current openings and consider applying.
