We are seeking a Chief of Staff to join the Leadership team at brightwheel. We are entering a new phase of growth as we massively expand our scale & reach in early education, and we need a talented partner to the CEO to help drive performance and execution across the company. You are a strong problem solver and adaptable, with an ability to build trust and partnership at all levels of an organization. You demonstrate the highest levels of ownership and show impressive grit in breaking through barriers. You are a clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal. You have a proven track record of success in difficult, highly ambiguous situations.
What You’ll Do
This program is based on Amazon’s TA (Technical Advisor) program in which the company’s strongest leaders have been paired with the CEO in order to serve as a formidable partner on the company’s top priorities.
You will own key executive-level meetings - CEO’s directs, senior leadership, and quarterly Board Meeting - along with helping drive the operating cadence for the company.
You act as a force multiplier for the entire executive team, driving meeting effectiveness and preparedness, ensuring follow-through, and improving how we make our most important decision
You will own strategic projects aligned with the CEO’s top priorities, partnering with other senior leaders to deliver results for the business.
Through this, you will have full exposure to the inner workings of one of the highest growing SaaS companies in the world and have a tremendous impact on our future, as well as the lives of millions of children, families, and educators.
Qualifications, Skills, & Abilities
7-10+ years of experience, across a combination of top-tier management consulting/banking and high growth tech environments. Operating experience strongly preferred.
Top notch critical thinking and analytical skills; can break down complex problems into discrete digestible pieces and drive effective solutions
Can learn quickly; understand any challenge and immediately hone in on what matters most
Can adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment without being phased
Very high EQ; able to read a room or an audience and adjust approach to be most effective
Able to build deep levels of trust with senior leaders, external partners, and staff at all levels; not afraid to directly challenge on important issues; exceptional listening skills
Excellent verbal and written communications with a crisp, concise and effective style
Low ego with high degree of ownership; never says “that’s not my job”; resourceful and scrappy
High degree of grit. Demonstrated ability to break down difficult barriers
Ownership over professional development; highly receptive to feedback and eager to get better every day
Exemplifies best practices in creating an equitable and inclusive work environment