Chief of Staff

talentpluto

$150K — $200K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years in a highly analytical or execution-focused role (consulting, finance, etc.)
  • Preference for candidates with startup experience in fast-paced environments.
  • Fluency in the VC/fundraising ecosystem; independently knowledgeable.
  • Exceptional communication skills: clear, concise, and professional.
  • Proven ability to take ownership, act urgently, and create structure.
  • Experience managing work across multiple stakeholders as the team scales.
  • Must be comfortable working onsite in NYC, with occasional travel.
  • Must have US work authorization.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the CEO's right-hand partner, driving execution on top priorities.
  • Own and scale Chief of Staff functions with potential for expanded scope.
  • Lead and support hiring and talent initiatives to strengthen the team.
  • Act as a liaison with external partners like legal counsel and advisors.
  • Function as a 'SWAT team' for addressing cross-functional business challenges.
  • Collaborate closely with the product team on cross-functional initiatives.
  • Establish operating rhythms, ownership, and accountability in a flat organization.
  • Support strategic workstreams, including fundraising and market initiatives.

Benefits

  • Remote work opportunity within the United States.
  • Opportunity for mentorship directly from the CEO.
  • Potential for growth into broader operational leadership roles.
  • High-impact role addressing critical business challenges.
  • Work environment fostering innovation and cross-functional teamwork.
Full Job Description
Work Model: Remote

Location: Remote (United States)
Location / Work model / Industry / Compensation
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Work model: Onsite, full-time (in office)
  • Industry: Education technology, data infrastructure
  • Compensation: $150,000-$200,000 base salary + 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)

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