Chief of Staff (5+ years)

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Job Summary

The Chief of Staff serves as a strategic partner to the CEO or senior leadership, driving organizational priorities, managing cross-functional projects, and ensuring alignment across teams. This role requires strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills to support decision-making and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Support

  : Assist in developing and executing strategic plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Project Management

  : Oversee high-priority initiatives, coordinate cross-departmental efforts, and track progress against key objectives.

• Communication Liaison

  : Act as a conduit between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders, preparing briefings, presentations, and reports.

• Decision Support

  : Conduct research, analyze data, and provide actionable insights to inform leadership decisions.

• Operational Efficiency

  : Streamline processes, manage special projects, and identify opportunities to improve organizational performance.

• Meeting Facilitation

  : Prepare agendas, lead meetings, and ensure follow-through on action items.

• Team Coordination

  : Foster collaboration across departments, resolving conflicts and aligning teams on priorities.

• Representation

  : Represent the CEO or leadership in meetings or communications when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience

  : 3-5 years in a strategic, operational, or leadership support role (e.g., management consulting, project management, or executive support).

• Education

  : Bachelor’s degree in business, management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.

• Skills

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• Exceptional organizational and project management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau) and presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides).

• Attributes

  : Proactive, adaptable, discreet, and able to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in a startup, high-growth company, or executive office.
• Familiarity with the industry [EdTech - JEE/NEET].
• Experience working with cross-functional teams or managing complex stakeholder relationships.