SDR (Talent)

About Inspira Education

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 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 Role

We’re looking for a super energetic and creative SDR on our talent team to help us identify, engage, and pipeline top candidates across both our internal corporate teams (marketing, sales, operations, etc.) and our network counselors.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a sharp eye for prospecting the right talent, and enjoys getting creative when traditional channels fall short. You’ll be a critical partner to our recruiters and hiring managers, helping ensure we’re consistently attracting high-quality candidates for our most business-critical roles.

This is a hybrid role and will involve working from our NYC office a few days a week. If you are currently not in NYC, then we would be happy to pay for your relocation to NYC.

Why This Role Is Unique

• We are growing at a breakneck speed, and talent development is the most critical function in the company right now.


• You’ll own the top of the funnel and help define how we approach hard-to-fill and specialized roles


• You’ll use both conventional and unconventional sourcing channels, from LinkedIn and referrals to various online communities and university networks


• As we scale, there’s an opportunity to take on more ownership and expand your influence within the recruiting function

What You’ll Do

• Partner with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements and define Ideal Candidate Profiles (ICPs) for each search


• Build 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 platforms


• Send personalized outreach messages and follow-up sequences to increase candidate engagement and response rates


• Experiment with creative sourcing strategies


• Ensure profiles are consistently and accurately uploaded to Greenhouse, with proper tagging, notes, and source attribution


• Conduct initial screens when needed to assess fit and maintain candidate momentum


• Track and report on sourcing activity and pipeline health, including response and conversion metrics


• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure we’re aligned on priorities and providing a strong candidate experience

Qualifications

• 2+ years of prospecting experience (in talent or sales), ideally at a high-growth company


• Proven success in prospecting and converting into meetings for AE's


• Experience 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 once


• Creative, persistent, and highly proactive in finding new ways to connect with talent

What We Look For

• A passion for connecting for reaching out, and telling compelling stories


• Curiosity and a drive to explore beyond traditional channels


• Grit, follow-through, and resilience when roles are hard to fill


• A team-first attitude and strong collaboration skills


• A growth mindset and excitement to evolve with the company

Interview Process

Step 1: Video Introduction

Step 2: Recruiter Call

Step 3: Case Study

Step 4: Meet The Founders

The 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 Inspira

• Amazing 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


• Remote-first team across the US and Canada


• 100% coverage of health, vision, and dental benefits


• Flexible Paid-time Off


• Ownership - Significant Company Equity as part of a compensation package


• 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

Interested 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.