Administrative​/Clerical Coordinator

Job Overview

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.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented People Team Coordinator to act as a central pillar of operational coordination across the broader People department. This is an ideal role for a high‑initiative early‑career professional eager to grow rapidly within the People function by taking full ownership with a sense of urgency and foresight—someone who thrives on anticipating needs and ensuring all logistical and administrative hurdles are cleared before they arise.

• Calendar & Logistics Management:
  Coordinate logistics for department‑wide meetings, including managing room reservations across the office and ensuring all necessary materials and technology are prepared. Resolve complex scheduling conflicts with other EAs and senior staff, and provide dedicated administrative and logistics support to key People team leaders in internal or cross‑departmental logistics.
• Project Support:
  Assist with project‑based work to enhance team effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• General Execution:
  Act as a proactive central point of contact for the team, performing general execution tasks with a forward‑looking lens to ensure all departmental processes and events run seamlessly.
• Communication & Preparation:
  Draft and proofread internal correspondence and meeting agendas, ensuring all materials are polished and professional.
• Brand Ambassadorship:
  Serve as an on‑site face of the People organization, embodying the values and culture of Success Academy for all staff and visitors.
• Confidentiality:
  Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and care.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience:
  
  1+ year in coordination, administrative, or office management; internship experience in HR or talent is a plus.
• Technical proficiency:
  Strong in Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar); familiarity with Workday or Greenhouse is preferred.
• Communication:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.
• Organizational mastery:
  Extraordinary attention to detail and ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a high‑pressure environment.
• Work style:
  Self‑starter and flexible problem‑solver who is comfortable with directness and thrives when working with strong personalities.

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

Compensation Range: $60,000 – $67,000 USD.

Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Success Academy offers a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth.

Success Academy Charter Schools does not offer employment‑based immigration sponsorship.