SSI (U.S.) Inc. d/b/a Spencer Stuart
Spencer Stuart is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Location: Washington, D.C.
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Full/Part Time: Full time
Req ID: R4088
Associate Role
Spencer Stuart is seeking to recruit an Associate for the Education & Social Impact (ESI) Practice. This Associate will have the opportunity to help solve Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Board Director, and other C-level functional executive searches, while working in partnership with several core Consultants across Education and Social Impact sectors. With exposure to a broad set of clients and leadership challenges, this Associate will help to identify and develop diverse candidate slates as an essential member of the search team. The Associate role combines research, assessment, and relationship-building skills to deliver extraordinary service and value to Spencer Stuart clients.
Key Relationships
Reports to:
Director of AssociatesConsultants (on an assignment basis)Other key relationships:
Practice Leaders/MembersOffice ManagerAssociates, Senior Associates and ConsultantsAnalystsExecutive AssistantsClient Development Team (CDT)Key Responsibilities
Contribute actively to the start-up phase of each search by participating in client kick-off meetings with the Consultant and assisting in the development of the position specification, search strategy and target list of companies.Gather relevant information regarding the appropriate industries and target companies. Identify potential prospects and sources and represent the client effectively in the marketplace, discussing the opportunity with relevant executives.Validate potential candidates through reference and source calls.Partner with the Consultant to develop and present a slate of qualified candidates to each client. Anticipate what needs to drive the search to closure and be prepared to supply additional information, such as related industry/segment trends, market findings, reaction to the opportunity, compensation data, etc., gained during the course of a search.Ideal Experience4+ years of progressive business experience in executive search, strategy consulting, or a relevant professional services environment with significant time spent in client service Advancement of skills and knowledge evidenced through promotion or tenureSuperior project management skills demonstrated through experience working in a high-performance environment where multiple projects and competing demands are the normExcellent communication skills shown through clear, structured and concise written and verbal presentationUndergraduate degree required, postgraduate degree a plusThe base compensation range for this position is $100-120k per year. The actual base compensation offered within this range will be dependent on the individual's skills, experiences, and qualifications. This position will be eligible to participate in our annual discretionary bonus program.
Spencer Stuart also offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:
Retirement savings plan with discretionary profit sharing contribution and employer match;PTO (minimum 15 days per year, increases with tenure), paid sick time (10 days per year), company holidays (12 days per year), and paid leaves of absence when applicable;Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and healthcare flexible spending account;Life Insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance;Wellness benefits, including an employee assistance program, virtual mental health program, and mindfulness program; andVoluntary benefit options, including supplemental life insurance, identity theft protection, and whole life insura ce with long-term care and critical illness coverage.Compensation and benefits are commensurate with other high-end professional services firms.
Critical Capabilities for Success
Project Management
Plans, manages and drives own efforts to identify and develop a slate of quality candidates as measured by consultant, client and candidate feedback. The successful Associate will do this while handling multiple projects with competing deadlines, working with individuals who have differing styles, and managing challenging expectations:
Takes an end-to-end view of each project & the required resources; works at pace and with attention to detail while managing competing deadlines and priorities; has a sense of urgency.Understands the search process (from internal kick-off to referencing); asks questions to understand; and is proactive.Works on multiple projects; meets deadlines and is resilient under pressure; delivers on commitments on time or notifies as early as possible if deadlines will slip.Demonstrates enthusiasm, tenacity and intellectual curiosity; action-oriented; deals with problems immediately.Is results focused and flexible; demonstrates a strong work ethic.Candidate Development
Develops qualified and interested candidates for portfolio of searches. A successful Associate will develop excellence in search strategy to build strong contact management lists:
Observes and asks questions to fully understand the issue; synthesizes information from a variety of internal/external sources, despite possibly having ambiguous or incomplete information.Gathers relevant data from a variety of sources, including views gathered through Third Party Sourcing (TPS), to help determine broad capabilities, gaps, qualifications/fit; articulates reasons for fit to spec in a succinct manner.Determines priority of which potential candidates to approach.Adds meaningful notes on Quest, diligently uses the initial assessment feature.Credibility and Influence
Communicates effectively both in writing and verbally; has "gravitas" (executive presence) and is able to build relationships. Able to hook candidates and convince consultants to meet them, building a strong internal brand:
Interacts with a range of internal and external stakeholders and candidates with differing styles and egos, understanding and appreciating what is important to each.Becomes a credible and authentic professional by observing colleagues and emulating role models.Adapts verbal and written communications according to expectations for role and audience, specifically how to be confident, succinct, concise, prepared and professional.Market and Candidate Knowledge
Obtains and incorporates knowledge to enhance client work in a meaningful way. Knows how to get information, effectively uses the available firm resources, developing and sharing candidate pool knowledge: