Chief of Staff

Summary

Join Common App as their Chief of Staff to the CEO! This role offers complex, confidential support to the CEO and oversight of the executive office and its budget. You will provide strategic guidance, manage key action items, and collaborate with stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field, 12+ years of experience in program management or strategic support at the C-suite level, and 10+ years of leadership experience. A deep understanding of higher education admissions is crucial. Common App offers a competitive salary ($215,000-$238,000), extensive benefits, and a virtual-first work environment.

Requirements

• Live in the United States
• Possess a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Higher Education, Non-Profit Management, or a relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Have 12+ years of experience in program management, strategic communications, or strategic support at the C-suite level
• Have 10+ years of leadership experience
• Possess experience with or knowledge of the higher education admissions landscape
• Have a deep knowledge of postsecondary education and the issues facing the college admissions and enrollment landscape
• Be able to exercise initiative, independent judgment, and advanced project management skills in a wide range of work situations often involving highly sensitive and confidential information in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Be a solution-centered problem-solver with exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to analyze and synthesize complex data and information succinctly
• Have a proven ability to work effectively with senior executives, Board members, legal counsel, and the general public
• Be an effective team player who can work collaboratively, meet challenges, and advance the organization's mission
• Be able to anticipate and fulfill the business needs of executive leadership and proactively propose constructive, mission-oriented solutions to obstacles
• Possess excellent collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with individuals and groups at all organizational levels; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have high critical thinking and analytical skills to bring successful resolution to high-impact, complex, and/or cross-departmental problems
• Be able to anticipate and fulfill the business needs of the CEO and senior leadership
• Maintain a positive, collaborative, professional demeanor at all times with extraordinary relationship-building skills, tact, and diplomacy with staff, board members, and external stakeholders
• Possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact
• Have experience drafting executive talking points, memorandums, and correspondence
• Reliably meet deadlines, deliver results, and focus efforts on meeting or exceeding expectations
• Have a good sense of humor and a willingness to embrace a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment

Responsibilities

• Provide complex confidential support and strategic guidance to the Chief Executive Officer and oversee the executive office and its budget
• Provide ongoing support to the CEO for internal and external meetings
• Conduct background research on relevant topics and meeting participants
• Provide executive briefings, draft agendas, create presentations
• Provide strategic guidance to the CEO and senior team
• Capture and track key action items and coordinate with stakeholders to manage items, ensuring follow-through
• Exercise confidentiality, initiative, tact, sound decision-making, independent judgment, and the ability to escalate serious or unique problems to higher levels

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess an advanced degree
• Have a passion for higher education

Benefits

• Work-Life balance
• Virtual-first office
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Seven company-wide holidays
• Nine floating holidays*
• Sick leave
• Monthly mental health day
• Virtual-first support
• Choice of PC or MAC laptop
• May choose an external monitor, keyboard, mouse, and/or headset
• One-time office set-up stipend
• Monthly remote work stipend
• Monthly mobile stipend
• Market-based salaries
• Performance-based bonus
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 5% company contribution
• Additional 5% company match
• 3-year vesting schedule
• Participation may begin immediately
• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Health Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Medical Flexible Savings Account, depending on health plan selection
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Insurance coverage begins on the date of hire
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Maven virtual clinic for women’s and family health
• Company provided life and ad&d insurance
• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance for self, spouse, and dependents
• Company provided short and long-term disability insurance
• Budgeted annual funds for professional development
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Mutual of Omaha Employee Assistance Program
• Mutual of Omaha will preparation services
• Mutual of Omaha travel assistance
• Payroll dedication pet insurance through PinPaws
• 1Password family account