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Executive Assistant

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
66K-68K Annually
Entry level
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New York, NY, USA
66K-68K Annually
Entry level
Provide high-level administrative and operational support to executives by managing calendars, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, processing expenses in Coupa, preparing correspondence and presentations, and maintaining databases. The role requires confidentiality, strong organization, adaptability, communication, discretion, and proficiency with macOS, iOS, and Google Workspace. This is a hybrid NYC position with a temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
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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

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and operational support to our Executives. The Executive Assistant will serve as a trusted partner and key point of contact, helping manage priorities, coordinate activities, and ensure the day-to-day operations of the executive office run smoothly. This role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator who can effectively manage competing priorities, maintain confidentiality, and build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Calendar Management: Manage the executive's calendar, scheduling meetings, conferences, and travel arrangements as necessary
  • Meeting Coordination: Plan and coordinate meetings, including preparing agendas and distributing materials 
  • Expense Management: Prepare and process expense reports in Coupa
  • Communication: Draft and prepare correspondence, reports, and presentations, ensuring accuracy and professionalism, for both internal and external stakeholders
  • Data Entry and Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases and tracking systems 
Qualifications
  • Educational Background: An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline (Business Administration, Legal Studies, or Data Operations) is highly desirable
  • Career Ambition: Demonstrated enthusiasm for advancing within administrative support roles, particularly those focused on marketing
Competencies
  • Confidentiality: ability to handle highly confidential information
  • Organization: Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Multifaceted Ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
  • Adaptable & Resourceful: Thrives in dynamic environments requiring high flexibility, rapid pivotability, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Comfortably manages changing priorities and extends working hours when project demands call for it.
  • Interpersonal & Collaborative Leadership: Builds strong working relationships across diverse teams, communicating effectively with cross-functional peers and senior executive leadership alike.
  • Technical Proficiency: Fluent across Apple hardware ecosystems (macOS, iOS) and advanced workflows within Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Gmail) Highly proficient with Google Suite applications, MAC, and iPhone
Compensation, Benefits & Perks

At Success Academy, we invest boldly in our Network team with a comprehensive package designed to support your health, financial future, and overall well-being:

  • Temp-to-Perm Opportunity: This role will begin on a temporary basis with the intention of converting to a permanent position after one month, based on strong performance and continued business 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.
  • 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 in our NYC Financial District office, requiring on-site work Tuesday through Thursday and remote work on Monday and Friday.

Exact compensation may vary based on skills and experience. This position is not bonus eligible.

Compensation Range
$66,300—$68,300 USD

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.

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