Executive Search Associate (Temp-to-Perm)

About the Role

The Executive Search Associate is the documentation and knowledge-capture engine behind Success Academy's executive searches. You sit in on intakes and search update meetings, take the notes, and turn recruiter research and interview feedback into polished, consistent documents — candidate profiles, briefing packets, and debrief write-ups — so nothing about a search is ever lost in translation, and every executive recruiter can stay focused on relationships, sourcing, and closing. This is a hands-on writing and organization role: the executive recruiter owns relationships and decisions, the coordinator owns scheduling and logistics, and you own making sure every search is captured, documented, and easy to pick up at a glance.

Key Responsibilities

Capture key search conversations: attend intake meetings, search update meetings, and other pivotal moments to take notes and send timely, accurate summaries.

Build core search documentation: kickoff summaries, search briefs, role scorecards, and competency maps — from executive recruiters' and hiring managers' input.

Produce candidate materials: turn raw research and rough notes into clean, consistent candidate profiles and bios, and maintain market/target lists.

Assemble briefing packets ahead of every round: hiring-manager briefs, panelist/interviewer briefs, and candidate onsite briefs, so no one walks in unbriefed.

Synthesize interview feedback: turn panel and interviewer scores into clear, structured debrief write-ups for the hiring manager after screens, HM interviews, and onsites.

Generate offer documentation: once terms are set, and keep search records accurate in Greenhouse.

Maintain pipeline visibility: compile the weekly pipeline report.

Own the search record: keep a complete, well-organized close-out file for every search.

Contribute in the room: ask clarifying questions and flag gaps during intakes and key meetings, while leaving sourcing, assessment, and closing to the recruiter and scheduling/logistics to the coordinator.

Qualifications

Experience: 2–4+ years in executive search, high-touch recruiting, or a similar client-facing research and documentation role; preferably at an executive search firm.

Technical Skills: Strong writing — a track record of turning rough notes or verbal input into clear, polished, professional documents quickly; proficiency in Google Workspace / Docs; familiarity with an ATS or recruiting tech stack (Greenhouse, Gem, BrightHire, or similar) is a plus.

Soft Skills: Meticulous attention to detail; excellent listening and note-capture; discretion with confidential information; and comfort in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent searches and shifting priorities.

Other: Able to work cross-functionally with senior stakeholders (hiring managers and executives), and to work a hybrid schedule (Tues–Thurs on-site) at our Financial District office.

Education: Bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks Preferred Skills & Experience

Experience: Prior executive search firm or in-house executive-search support.

Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with Greenhouse, Gem, and BrightHire.

Competencies

Meticulous & Detail-Oriented: Catches the inconsistencies and gaps that others miss.

Clear, Adaptable Writer: Adjusts tone and format to the audience — candidate, hiring manager, or CEO.

Organized & Reliable: Keeps documentation for multiple searches moving without anything slipping.

Active Listening & Synthesis: Captures what matters in a meeting without steering it, then distills it into clear summaries.

Low Ego, High EQ: Energized by making the company and the process look great; handles confidential, high-stakes information with discretion.

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:

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.

Compensation Range

$80,000—$100,000 USD