Chief of Staff

Innovative Network of Knowledge

1d•Remote

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! About Us: Innovative Network of Knowledge is a dynamic and rapidly growing virtual company in an emerging space of innovation in education. Our passion is to change education forever for the K-12 students (online) we serve. We are changing the way children learn and apply knowledge in the real world. Through our Project Based approach, supported by personal Educational Concierges, we strengthen the whole child through their educational experience. Through synchronous and asynchronous opportunities, co-teaching, and workshop labs, our students are immersed and challenged in a way not experienced in today's educational landscape. In addition, staff and students will take part in weekly programs that promote character and citizenship opportunities to grow not only as a school but also as a community at large. We guarantee that you and your child become part of our family and will be engaged, excited, and prepared for college, career, and life. Core Focus: Innovative Network of Knowledge seeks to change education forever through innovation and technology. We offer a well of knowledge, a spring of possibilities and a place where your family becomes part of ours. Key Benefits: • Educational Concierge: Every family has access to a dedicated Educational Concierge to assist with enrollment, course planning and ongoing academic guidance, ensuring each student finds their unique path to success. • Goal-Oriented Tracking: We help students set meaningful milestones and track their progress, encouraging achievement and celebrating every accomplishment along the way. • Community-Focused Learning: Our programs are structured to foster collaboration and connection, building confidence and social skills even within a virtual setting. Technology: Innovative Network of Knowledge will provide this role with a company provided laptop, but the employee will secure and cover the cost for the operation of this technology in the virtual landscape of his/her home office. (internet, telephone, home office setup, etc.). Position Overview: Position Summary: The Chief of Staff (CoS), Academics serves as a strategic partner and leader to the Chief of Schools, acting as their right hand to ensure the effective, efficient, and high-quality operation of the school's academic program. This role is responsible for managing academic workflows, supporting instructional leadership, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring that academic priorities move forward with clarity, urgency, and follow-through. In a fully online learning environment, the Chief of Staff plays a critical role in translating academic vision into execution-supporting teachers, instructional leaders, and academic staff while streamlining systems, processes, and communication across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Experience in K-12 education
Strong understanding of instructional practices and academic program management
Exceptional organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, remote environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of discretion, professionalism, and trustworthiness

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or a related field
Exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of data analysis tools and educational reporting.
High level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

Strategic Academic Operations • Serve as a thought partner and trusted advisor to the Chief of Schools on academic strategy, priorities, and execution
Translate academic goals into clear action plans, timelines, and deliverables
Monitor progress on academic initiatives and ensure alignment with school-wide goals
Identify operational gaps or inefficiencies and propose solutions to improve academic effectiveness Academic Workflow & Process Management
Design, document, and refine academic processes, workflows, and workstreams to improve consistency and efficiency
Support the implementation of standardized academic practices (lesson structures, live instruction expectations, assessment cycles, etc.)
Ensure academic initiatives move from planning to execution with fidelity
Track academic projects, deadlines, and dependencies across teams
Be the trusted knowledgeable stakeholder in all LMS systems and virtual classrooms (ex. PowerSchool, Big Blue Button, Ascender)
Meeting Management & Executive Support • Plan, organize, and manage agendas for academic leadership meetings Academic Workflow & Process Management
Design, document, and refine academic processes, workflows, and workstreams to improve consistency and efficiency
Support the implementation of standardized academic practices (lesson structures, live instruction expectations, assessment cycles, etc.)
Ensure academic initiatives move from planning to execution with fidelity
Track academic projects, deadlines, and dependencies across teams
Be the trusted knowledgeable stakeholder in all LMS systems and virtual classrooms (ex. PowerSchool, Big Blue Button, Ascender)
Meeting Management & Executive Support • Plan, organize, and manage agendas for academic leadership meetings
Facilitate meetings as needed to keep discussions focused and outcomes clear
Capture notes, decisions, and action items; ensure follow-up and accountability
Prepare briefing materials, summaries, and data points for the Chief of Schools Instructional & Staff Support
Serve as a key support to academic staff, including teachers, instructional coaches, and academic leaders
Act as a liaison between the Chief of Schools and academic teams to ensure clear communication and alignment
Support onboarding, offboarding, training, and change management related to academic initiatives for staff along with others on the leadership team.
Help troubleshoot day-to-day academic operational challenges in a virtual environment
Work with the Operations team to inform, guide, transfer knowledge necessary for the smooth and efficient schooling of children Data, Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Support the collection, organization, and review of academic data (attendance, engagement, instructional quality indicators, assessment results, etc.)
Assist in identifying trends and areas for improvement across the academic program
Support continuous improvement cycles and academic planning efforts
Partner with operations, technology, student support, and compliance teams to ensure academic needs are supported
Coordinate academic timelines with non-academic departments to reduce friction and improve execution
Ensure academic considerations are represented in cross-functional decisions Virtual School-Specific Responsibilities
Support systems and practices specific to online learning (live lesson structures, recordings, LMS use, virtual engagement expectations)
Help ensure consistency in the virtual student and teacher experience
Assist in scaling academic operations as enrollment grows
Support compliance and documentation related to virtual instruction and academic delivery Additional Responsibilities
Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Chief of Schools
Represent the Chief of Schools in meetings as appropriate
Other duties as assigned