Chief Administrative Officer & Chief of Staff

Hudson Partnership CMO • Secaucus, NJ

2d • $135,000 - $145,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Partnership CMO is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer / Chief of Staff to build the systems needed to support organizational growth. The CEO leads strategy and external relationships with funders, partners, and the community; this role runs internal operations by translating plans into results, leading Human Resources as a strategic partner, and developing the grant, data, and policy infrastructure needed for new funding and an expanding census. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building processes, setting clear milestones, and measuring outcomes.

The position is office-based in Secaucus, New Jersey, with occasional local travel between sites. The role does not supervise clinical staff or make clinical decisions; those responsibilities remain with clinical leadership. The position is full-time and exempt, reports to the Chief Executive Officer, and offers a salary of $135,000–$145,000 per year, commensurate with experience, plus incentive compensation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field.
• Either 5 years as a Chief Operating Officer or Chief Administrative Officer, or 10+ years in a comparable executive role focused on HR management, operations, IT, finance, or a combination.
• 7 years of progressively responsible leadership in operations, administration, or a related executive role.
• Experience overseeing HR, and/or a combination of finance, facilities, and/or compliance functions.
• Working knowledge of nonprofit operations, grant and contract compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.
• Discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential, sensitive, or politically nuanced information.
• Proficiency with standard office, financial, and HR information systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a CEO, Executive Director, or senior executive office as a Chief of Staff, senior advisor, or similar, including preparing executive-level materials.

Responsibilities

• Translate the CEO's strategic plans into work plans with measurable targets, owners, and deadlines, and remove roadblocks across the leadership team.
• Oversee hiring compliance, talent pipeline building, employee relations, HR policies, benefits strategy, and the HRIS transition.
• Partner with Finance and the CEO on a pay-for-performance strategy and job-specific evaluations.
• Manage the grant and contract calendar, coordinate grant applications, and ensure funder reporting is timely and compliant.
• Implement systems to measure program outcomes and support funder reporting.
• Establish and manage an organization-wide policy review schedule.
• Embrace the mission, philosophy, and values of Hudson Partnership CMO and work in accordance with System of Care values and principles.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible full-time employees working at least 35 hours per week.
• 401(k) retirement plan, eligible after 6 months, with up to a 3% employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per academic year.
• Gym reimbursement of up to $15 per month.
• Paid time off, including 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 5 personal days, vacation based on policy and tenure, and sick time per policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive