About Inspira EducationInspira Education Group is one of the fastest-growing edtech startups in the US. We started with a simple mission to democratize access to high-quality coaching so that every student in the world has an equal opportunity to access the best opportunities. As the world’s leading network of top admissions coaches in medical, legal, business, and college studies, we’re building software and services in one place—disrupting long-entrenched application processes with products and experiences that strive to provide an equal platform for candidates from diverse backgrounds worldwide.
As one of the fastest-growing edtech firms in the world, we are backed by some of the leading venture capital firms and investors in the world, including Zeev Ventures, Quiet Capital, Craft Ventures, Jeff Fluhr (Founder of Stubhub), and David Sacks (Former COO of PayPal and Founder of Yammer). The RoleWe’re looking for super energetic, entrepreneurial and creative Talent Sourcer to help us identify, engage, and pipeline top candidates across both our internal corporate teams (marketing, sales, operations, etc. ) and our network of part-time counselors and tutors (including Ivy League admissions professionals, test prep experts, and more).
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a sharp eye for talent, and enjoys getting creative when traditional channels fail. You’ll be a critical partner to our recruiters and hiring managers, helping ensure we consistently attract high-quality candidates for our most business-critical roles. This is a hybrid position based in our Midtown Manhattan office, with in-office work required a few days each week.
Why This Role Is UniqueYou’ll work across both internal roles and external-facing counselor/tutor positions, giving you exposure to multiple talent profilesYou’ll own the top of the funnel and help define how we approach hard-to-fill and specialized rolesYou’ll use both conventional and unconventional sourcing channels, from LinkedIn and referrals to Discord communities and university networksAs we scale, there’s an opportunity to take on more ownership and expand your influence within the recruiting functionWhat You’ll DoPartner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and define Ideal Candidate Profiles (ICPs) for each searchBuild and maintain qualified pipelines for both internal hires and specialized part-time roles (e.
g. , admissions counselors, tutors, Ivy League alumni, etc.
)Supplement offshore sourcing support with high-quality manual search and outreach via LinkedIn and other platformsSend personalized outreach messages and follow-up sequences to increase candidate engagement and response ratesExperiment with creative sourcing strategiesEnsure profiles are consistently and accurately uploaded to Greenhouse, with proper tagging, notes, and source attributionConduct initial screens when needed to assess fit and maintain candidate momentumTrack and report on sourcing activity and pipeline health, including response and conversion metricsCollaborate cross-functionally to ensure we’re aligned on priorities and providing a strong candidate experienceQualifications2+ years of sourcing experience (talent or sales), ideally at a high-growth companyProven success in sourcing for a variety of functions, especially business/corporate roles and hard-to-find or niche talentExperience using LinkedIn Recruiter or SalesNavigator and other sourcing tools (Gem, social media, referrals, etc.
)Comfortable navigating applicant tracking systems (we use Greenhouse) or CRM (we use Hubspot)Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clear, compelling outreach. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. You’re able to manage multiple roles and pipelines at onceCreative, persistent, and highly proactive in finding new ways to connect with talentBonus: experience sourcing in the education, edtech, or academic space.
What We Look ForA passion for connecting with talent and telling compelling storiesCuriosity and a drive to explore beyond traditional channelsGrit, follow-through, and resilience when roles are hard to fillA team-first attitude and strong collaboration skillsA growth mindset and excitement to evolve with the companyInterview ProcessStep 1: Recruiter ChatStep 2: Sourcing ExerciseStep 3: Live Case StudyStep 4: Meet With the FoundersThe targeted pay range for this role is: $70,000-$85,000 (including performance bonus). Actual salary is dependent upon several factors, including the applicant's experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team and geographic location.
The pay ratio between base pay and target incentive will be finalized at the offer. The pay range is subject to the discretion of the Company.
Why you'll love InspiraAmazing people with a great vision and valuesAbility to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quicklyYour work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefitsFlexible Paid-time OffOwnership - Significant Company Equity as part of a compensation packageLearning and Development Budget Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matchingDiversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and VeteransNote:
certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract workerInterested in learning more about Inspira Education, please visit Inspira Education Group. Inspira Education Group does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in providing employment opportunities and benefits.
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