Chief of Staff | CoS
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Chief of Staff to join our team at SheCodes. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You'll be a key partner to our CEO, enhancing the efficiency of our team and driving the company's growth through your problem-solving abilities and passion for operational excellence.
With a global presence and hundreds of thousands of students, SheCodes is expanding rapidly while delivering high-quality experiences to our students.
As Chief of Staff, you'll play a crucial role in supporting the CEO, helping to drive strategic initiatives, streamline internal processes, and foster team efficiency. You will act as a trusted partner to leadership, ensuring the organization's goals and operations are aligned and executed effectively.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with the CEO to drive key strategic projects and operational decisions
- Serve as a liaison between the CEO and other team members, ensuring clear communication and follow-through on projects
- Lead and manage special projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and high quality
- Optimize internal processes and workflows to improve efficiency and scale, implementing best practices for team collaboration
- Conduct research and gather insights to support strategic planning, performance improvement, and growth initiatives
- Prepare reports, presentations, and meeting agendas for leadership and team meetings
- Facilitate regular progress meetings, track project milestones, and resolve bottlenecks across various departments
- Assist with HR responsibilities, including recruitment, onboarding, performance tracking, and team development
- Foster a positive, high-performance culture within the team, promoting a shared vision of SheCodes' mission
- Support in financial planning, budgeting, and ensuring cost-effective operations
Requirements And Skills
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a Chief of Staff role, project management, operations, or similar strategic leadership role
- Proven ability to drive complex projects to completion and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated experience in streamlining processes and improving operational efficiency
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically and proactively address challenges
- Strong research and analytical skills, with experience in preparing presentations, reports, and strategy documents
- Comfortable working with distributed and remote teams across different time zones
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and a high degree of professionalism
- Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Linear, Notion) and experience in HR, finance, or company operations is a plus
We're looking forward to hearing from you!
At SheCodes, our team consists of hard-working, quick-learning, and passionate people. Even if you don't meet all the criteria listed above, we encourage you to apply if you believe you'd be a great fit. We welcome and cherish diversity in our company to help sustain a well-rounded team and outlook.
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