Chief of Staff - Finance (26-27)

About the role

The Chief of Staff I position at IDEA Public Schools provides leadership and oversight for the organization's day-to-day functions and staff. This role serves as a strategic advisor, gatekeeper, and analytical partner to develop strategies that align with the organization's goals and mission.

Responsibilities

• Acts as a strategic thought partner and confidant to the respective Chief Officer's area of work.
• Coordinates and interacts with senior leaders and external partners on strategic, operational, and organizational matters.
• Directs activities of the organization to plan procedures, establish responsibilities, and coordinate functions among departments and sites.
• Prepares and/or contributes to the preparation of reports, proposals, briefings, presentations, and responses on institutional and strategic issues.
• Supports the seamless functioning and management of priorities and special projects.
• Ants to anticipate problems and navigate cross-functionally and across geographies.

Requirements

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in education, human capital management, organizational administration, development, information technology, finance & accounting, or a combination of these fields. A minimum of 10 years of experience is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience in strategy, analysis, project management, and interacting with senior leaders.
• Elevated level of proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Unilateral leadership skills.
• Proven experience translating data and metrics to action.
• Demonstrable experience managing high-profile projects.
• Robust written and verbal communication portfolio.
• Preferred: Demonstrated emotional intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience or a combination of 8 years of experience in relevant fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience or a combination of 10 years of experience in relevant fields preferred.

Skills

• Strategic planning and coordination.
• Resource allocation and workforce modeling.
• Leadership techniques and production methods.
• Interacting and influencing senior leaders.
• Excel, PowerPoint, and Word proficiency.
• Unilateral leadership skills.
• Translating data and metrics to action.
• Managing high-profile projects.
• Robust written and verbal communication.
• Emotional intelligence (preferred).

Benefits

The Chief of Staff I role offers competitive compensation, including a salary range of $108,100 to $128,600, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications. Performance-based pay is also available. Additional benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Parenthood benefits.
• Flexible spending account options.
• Generous vacation time.
• Referral bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A 403(b) plan.

IDEA may provide a relocation stipend to help cover the costs of moving for this role, if applicable.