Chief Of Staff To CAO Academics & Co-Founder

Chief of Staff to CAO (Academics) & Co-Founder (10-15 yrs)

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• We are looking for a highly driven Chief of Staff to work closely with senior leadership in driving execution, operational excellence, and strategic alignment across teams.
• The ideal candidate should have strong experience in operations, strategy, consulting, program management, or process excellence and possess the ability to solve complex business problems in a fast-paced environment.
• This role requires strong analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and execution capabilities to support strategic initiatives and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive execution of strategic and operational initiatives across teams
• Build SOPs, dashboards, tracking systems, and review mechanisms
• Improve operational efficiency and process rigor across functions
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely execution
• Analyze operational metrics and generate actionable business insights
• Conduct audits, reviews, and performance evaluations across teams and operations
• Support leadership in planning discussions, reviews, and execution tracking
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement scalable solutions
• Ensure smooth communication and collaboration across departments
• Drive accountability and ownership across key business initiatives

Required Skills & Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in Operations, Strategy, Program Management, Consulting, or Process Excellence
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced and high-growth environments
• Strong ownership mindset with execution focus
• Experience in building reports, dashboards, and operational frameworks
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills
• Experience working closely with leadership teams
• Highly organized with attention to detail
• Comfortable with regular travel (20-30%) for operational reviews and coordination
• Self-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset