Student Success Manager
Inspira 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 placedisrupting 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 Role
As a Student Success Manager, you're the strategic mastermind behind the entire supply operations of Inspira's marketplace. You will be matching ambitious students with the perfect counselors to guide them through admissions and test prep journeys. You are the heartbeat of the student experience at Inspira, blending relationship management, operational excellence, and creative problem-solving to ensure every student's success.
You'll collaborate closely with internal teams, students, and families, acting as the trusted advisor who navigates each student through their personalized roadmap toward achieving their academic goals. Your energy, empathy, and proactive approach will directly shape students' futures and Inspira's continued growth.
This is a hybrid position based in New York City, requiring four (4) days per week in our office.
What You'll Do
Customer Success & Escalations
- Lead the customer escalation function to ensure fast, empathetic, and consistent issue resolution
- Develop SOPs and escalation protocols to improve quality and reduce refund rates
- Build out processes to track and improve NPS, CSAT, and retention metrics
- Turn escalations into feedback loops that inform process improvements and product enhancements
Process Design & Operational Excellence
Architect and implement new processes to improve counselor performance, student experience, and business efficiencyLeverage CRM and automation tools (HubSpot, etc.) to streamline workflows and maintain data integrityBuild reporting systems that provide visibility into counselor utilization, escalation trends, and upsell successNew Product & Vertical Launches
Lead operational planning and execution for new products, services, or verticalsCollaborate cross-functionally across sales, marketing, product, and tech to ensure seamless launchesEnsure backend systems, counselor training, and customer support are ready to scale with each new launchUpsells & Cross-Sells
Partner with sales and lifecycle marketing to design and implement upsell / cross-sell strategiesTrain counselors and student success teams to identify upsell opportunities during client interactionsTrack and optimize upsell performance as a key driver of revenue per studentStudent Feedback & Counselor Development
Build structured student feedback loops to capture insights on counselor performance and overall experienceTranslate feedback into continuous improvement plans, counselor training, and operational refinementsPartner with senior counselors to create mentorship and training programs that elevate overall qualityWho You Are
37 years of experience leading and scaling teams in operations, customer success, or program management, ideally within a high-growth service, education, or marketplace environmentProven ability to handle customer escalations and collaborate with internal stakeholders with empathy and clarityBackground in managing or recruiting service providers (e.g., coaches, tutors, consultants) is a strong plusHands-on experience working in a startup or high-growth marketplace businessFamiliarity with building and optimizing workflows in CRMs such as HubSpot, Salesforce, or AirtableDetail-oriented with a high bar for excellence, while knowing how to keep momentum and avoid getting stuckThrive on ownership and autonomy, continuously improving processes and outcomes week over weekComfortable wearing many hats and able to discern when to build something new vs. optimize what already existsEnergized by working with people and passionate about solving for both sides of a marketplaceCollaborative, humble, and hardworking. You bring zero ego and a strong "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentalityWhat You'll Get
A front-row seat at a fast-growing, mission-led companyAutonomy to run an entire function, and real influence on the company's futureFounders who care deeply about impact, and give you space to runA chance to help thousands of students realize their dreamsCompetitive compensation, performance upside, and a clear growth pathAmazing people with a great vision and values
Ability to work directly with co-founders and drive impact super quickly
Your work directly impacts the lives and careers of students across the globe
100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits
Flexible Paid-time Off
Learning and Development Budget
Retirement Savings Plans - 401k with matching
Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups like OWN (Outreach Women's Network), AAPI, Rainbow (LGBTQIA+), Gender+, LatinX, Black Excellence, Disability Community, and Veterans
Note : certain benefits are not provided to 1099 contract worker