Coordinator, People

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1+ years of experience in a fast-paced coordination, administrative, or office management role
Strong proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Calendar)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
Extraordinary attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a high-pressure environment
A self-starter and flexible problem-solver who is comfortable with directness and able to thrive when working with strong personalities

Nice To Haves

Internship experience in HR or Talent is a plus
Familiarity with tools like Workday or Greenhouse is preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Assist with project-based work to enhance team effectiveness and operational efficiency.
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.
Draft and proofread internal correspondence and meeting agendas, ensuring all materials are polished and professional.
Serve as an on-site face of the People organization, embodying the values and culture of Success Academy for all staff and visitors.
Handle sensitive and confidential information with the utmost discretion and care.