2+ years in analytical or execution-focused roles (consulting, finance, etc.)
Startup experience preferred; ability to thrive in fast-paced environments
Fluency in VC/fundraising ecosystem; independent in approach
Exceptional communication skills; clear and professional
High ownership and urgency; adept at creating structure
Experience managing multiple stakeholders and direct reports
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship available
Responsibilities
Partner with the CEO to drive execution on key company priorities
Own and scale Chief of Staff functions as the company grows
Lead hiring and talent initiatives to build a strong team
Act as liaison with external partners like legal counsel and vendors
Tackle complex cross-functional business problems as a 'SWAT team'
Collaborate with product teams on cross-functional initiatives
Establish operating rhythms and accountability in a flat organization
Support strategic workstreams, including fundraising and market initiatives
Benefits
Onsite, full-time work model in New York, NY
Opportunity for growth into broader operational leadership roles
High-impact role with meaningful responsibilities
Engagement in critical initiatives across the company
Work directly with the CEO and influence company direction
Full Job Description
Location: New York, NY
Work Model: Onsite, full-time (in office)
Industry: Education technology, data infrastructure
Compensation: $150K-$200K base, plus equity The Opportunity
Our partner is hiring a Chief of Staff to work directly with the CEO and own critical initiatives across the company. This is a high-impact, high-trust role for someone who thrives in ambiguity and wants meaningful responsibility early-helping drive hiring, operating cadence, cross-functional execution, and special projects across the hardest problems in the business.
Over time, this role has the potential to grow into broader operational leadership (e.g., COO-type scope) as the team scales. Responsibilities
Serve as the CEO's right-hand partner to drive execution on the company's most important priorities
Own and scale core "Chief of Staff" functions, with room to expand scope as the company grows
Lead and support hiring, recruiting, and talent initiatives, helping build the team as the company scales
Act as liaison with external partners (e.g., legal counsel, advisors, vendors)
Operate as a "SWAT team" for the hardest cross-functional business problems-identify the issue, structure the plan, drive outcomes
Partner closely with the product team and help lead cross-functional initiatives that shape what gets built and why
Build operating rhythms, ownership, and accountability across a flat organization; help manage output and execution
Support key strategic workstreams where needed, including fundraising-related and market-facing initiatives
Requirements
2+ years of experience in a highly analytical / execution-oriented environment (e.g., consulting, investment banking, private equity, finance, business operations)
Strong preference for candidates with startup experience (or demonstrated ability to operate in fast-moving, resource-constrained environments)
Working fluency with the VC/fundraising ecosystem (no need for hand-holding on the basics)
Exceptional communication skills-clear, concise, and highly professional
High ownership, urgency, and bias-to-action; comfortable building structure where none exists
Ability to manage and coordinate work across multiple stakeholders; comfortable with direct reports as the team grows
Comfortable working onsite in NYC; some travel a few times per year
Authorized to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)
