Executive Search Partner

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 an Executive Search Partner with a strong background in executive search to lead the recruitment of high-impact leadership talent. Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will own the end-to-end "hunt"—sourcing, engaging, and landing top-tier executives who possess the grit and vision to drive our dual mission of academic excellence and advocacy. You will serve as a strategic consultant to our C-suite, acting as a master of the market, a persuasive storyteller, and a relentless pursuer of excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead full-cycle executive recruiting for C-suite, VP, and Director-level roles, managing the end-to-end process from initial research and sourcing to offer negotiation and closing.
• Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to define leadership competencies and develop data-driven strategies to attract top-tier executive talent.
• Proactively identify and engage high-potential leaders through direct headhunting, market mapping, and specialized executive search techniques.
• Manage the executive candidate experience to ensure a tailored, confidential, and professional journey that reflects the organization’s high standards.
• Advise senior leaders as a trusted talent partner, providing deep insights on market trends, competitive intelligence, and executive compensation.
• Serve as a brand ambassador to communicate Success Academy’s unique mission and high-performance culture to leaders across diverse sectors.
• Refine complex search processes continually to ensure adherence to exceptionally high standards for quality, efficiency, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• 8-10 years of successful full-cycle recruiting, with at least 5 years specializing in executive search.
• Prior experience in top-tier executive search firms.
• Proficiency with specialized executive sourcing/market mapping platforms.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills suited for executive-level engagement and high-stakes negotiations.
• Proven ability to function as a Strategic Talent Advisor to C-suite and senior leadership.
• Exceptionally high standards for work quality and a reflex for continuous improvement.
• Expertise in leveraging data and competitive intelligence to develop customized headhunting strategies.

Competencies:

Collaboration:

Works effectively with the Executive Leadership Team to understand organizational needs and achieve shared hiring goals.

Results-Driven:

Consistently achieves objectives and delivers high-quality leadership placements within established timelines.

Adaptability:

Thoughtfully navigates sensitive, high-stakes negotiations and adjusts to changing organizational needs.

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.

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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.