Chief of Staff

$70,000 - $100,000/Yr

Campus - Sacramento, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Sacramento, CA

Educational Services

About the position

As Chief of Staff, you will serve as a key liaison and strategic facilitator, working closely with internal teams to execute their initiatives in alignment with the President's priorities. You will help streamline communication, anticipate and clarify the President's directives, and support cross-functional groups as they develop transfer partnerships, foster relations with external entities, and refine academic programming. Drawing upon strong relationship-building, analytical, and organizational skills, you will collaborate with colleagues, keep the President informed, and help guide collective efforts toward achieving the College's long-term goals.

Responsibilities

• Optimize workflows and processes to maximize team efficiency and resource utilization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to identify gaps, scope projects, and deliver impactful solutions.
• Implement creative solutions to remove blockers, reduce friction, and enable the team to focus on their core strengths.
• Lead operational efforts to drive critical initiatives forward, ensuring seamless execution and on-time delivery.
• Communicate effectively, creating clarity and order out of ambiguity to align teams and stakeholders.
• Innovate by thinking outside the box, leveraging data and insights to continuously improve operational outcomes.
• Own end-to-end project delivery, taking accountability for results, and ensuring a high standard of quality.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher
• 5+ years of experience: A minimum of 5 of professional experience in relevant fields such as higher education, consulting, operations, or strategy.
• Consulting experience: Proven track record in a consulting role, demonstrating the ability to manage complex projects and deliver results.
• Start-up or fast-paced environment: Experience working in a high-growth start-up or dynamic environment where adaptability and resourcefulness are key.

Benefits

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($70,000 - $100,000) + equity grant
• Medical Insurance + free Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) match
• 'Take what you need' PTO + several paid holidays
• Flexible working hours & a hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
• Opportunity to make an impact - you'll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life