Chief of Staff to the Chief Financial Officer
Apply NowCompany: Step Up For Students
Location: Jacksonville, FL 32210
Description:
Do you have a passion for children and education? Would you like to positively impact families in need of help? We want to speak with you!
Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.
Step Up For Students offers an excellent benefits package:
SUFS Total Rewards
Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development
JOB SUMMARY
The Chief of Staff reporting to the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for providing strategic guidance, operational support, and executive leadership to ensure the vision and organizational objectives are effectively executed. This role involves acting as a confidant and advisor, providing strategic insights into business decisions, and managing the operational aspects to optimize efficiency and productivity.
The Chief of Staff will lead and manage special projects, maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, and collaborate on executive-level communications. The role also includes building relationships with key stakeholders, participating in executive meetings, and contributing to long-term strategic planning.
This role also collaborates closely with the senior leadership team and is responsible for executing C-suite-level projects and initiatives, creating presentations and materials, as well as preparing and analyzing data to support these initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a confidant and advisor, providing strategic insights and analysis on organizational operations and business decisions
Foster and maintain relationships to act as a key resource and as a designated liaison for important stakeholders, aiming to address complex challenges and advance strategic initiatives
Oversee the operational aspects, optimizing processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity
Lead and manage special projects, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, handling it with the utmost discretion and professionalism
Anticipate and mitigate risks to the organization's reputation, proactively addressing challenges as they arise
Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans and initiatives, aligning them with organizational objectives
Represent the organization in various communities and professional organizations at the local, state, and national level
Participate in executive meetings, documenting key points, and ensure the communication and completion of action items
Oversee strategic business initiatives, from development through successful execution, under the guidance of senior leadership
Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
Review, design, and propose improvements to organizational structures, identifying and addressing knowledge and skills gaps
Provide expert guidance to department heads to enhance team efficiency overall.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong Cognitive Emotional Management (CEM) skills
Strategic Thinking and Leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Discretion and judgment
Committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality
Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
Ability to manage a high volume of tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to urgent situations
Effective task prioritization
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher education in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent level of experience
7 or more years of executive support experience, including supporting C-suite executives
Experience in Business Operations or as Business Analyst preferred
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
High technological proficiency, enabling effective engagement with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and innovation
High degree of professionalism in interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, and donors
Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
Versatile abilities and extreme dedication to efficient productivity
Commitment to the mission and values of Step Up For Students
CORE VALUES
Step Up For Students believes strongly in two key core values to carry out their mission of "Empowering families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children":
Everyone is an asset
Every event is an improvement opportunity
To maintain a positive and effective organizational culture, employees are expected to demonstrate these two core values in their everyday work.
WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE
Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Travel is expected.
Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.
Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
Other details
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Step Up For Students empowers families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children.
Step Up For Students offers an excellent benefits package:
SUFS Total Rewards
Medical - HSA/FSA - Dental - Vision
Company Paid Disability - Life Insurance
401K Match - Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Time off Policy - Professional Development
JOB SUMMARY
The Chief of Staff reporting to the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for providing strategic guidance, operational support, and executive leadership to ensure the vision and organizational objectives are effectively executed. This role involves acting as a confidant and advisor, providing strategic insights into business decisions, and managing the operational aspects to optimize efficiency and productivity.
The Chief of Staff will lead and manage special projects, maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, and collaborate on executive-level communications. The role also includes building relationships with key stakeholders, participating in executive meetings, and contributing to long-term strategic planning.
This role also collaborates closely with the senior leadership team and is responsible for executing C-suite-level projects and initiatives, creating presentations and materials, as well as preparing and analyzing data to support these initiatives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Key Responsibilities:
Act as a confidant and advisor, providing strategic insights and analysis on organizational operations and business decisions
Foster and maintain relationships to act as a key resource and as a designated liaison for important stakeholders, aiming to address complex challenges and advance strategic initiatives
Oversee the operational aspects, optimizing processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and productivity
Lead and manage special projects, ensuring timely delivery and achievement of objectives
Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information, handling it with the utmost discretion and professionalism
Anticipate and mitigate risks to the organization's reputation, proactively addressing challenges as they arise
Contribute to the development and implementation of long-term strategic plans and initiatives, aligning them with organizational objectives
Represent the organization in various communities and professional organizations at the local, state, and national level
Participate in executive meetings, documenting key points, and ensure the communication and completion of action items
Oversee strategic business initiatives, from development through successful execution, under the guidance of senior leadership
Assist and communicate with executives in decision-making, program management, and initiative implementation
Review, design, and propose improvements to organizational structures, identifying and addressing knowledge and skills gaps
Provide expert guidance to department heads to enhance team efficiency overall.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Strong Cognitive Emotional Management (CEM) skills
Strategic Thinking and Leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Discretion and judgment
Committed to upholding the highest standards of confidentiality
Exceptional organizational skills and impeccable attention to detail
Ability to manage a high volume of tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment
Ability to respond quickly and effectively to urgent situations
Effective task prioritization
Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher education in Business Administration, Management, or a related field, or equivalent level of experience
7 or more years of executive support experience, including supporting C-suite executives
Experience in Business Operations or as Business Analyst preferred
Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
High technological proficiency, enabling effective engagement with digital tools and platforms to enhance productivity and innovation
High degree of professionalism in interacting with diverse groups of stakeholders, including board members, senior executives, staff, community leaders, and donors
Experience in planning and leading strategic initiatives
Versatile abilities and extreme dedication to efficient productivity
Commitment to the mission and values of Step Up For Students
CORE VALUES
Step Up For Students believes strongly in two key core values to carry out their mission of "Empowering families to pursue and engage in the most appropriate learning options for their children":
Everyone is an asset
Every event is an improvement opportunity
To maintain a positive and effective organizational culture, employees are expected to demonstrate these two core values in their everyday work.
WORKING CONDITIONS/EQUIPMENT USE
Work is performed indoors in a typical office environment - not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Travel is expected.
Valid driver license with proof of insurance.
Must be able to lift up to fifteen (15) pounds.
Frequent use of office machines to include telephone, computer, and printer.
Step Up For Students is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity & inclusion in the workplace.
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