Chief Of Staff

Greater SATX Regional Economic Partnership•San Antonio, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of Staff serves as the CEO’s force multiplier and provides strategic leverage—extending the CEO’s reach without adding to her direct management burden. The role ensures that: •Commitments made to the board, investors, and partners are kept. •The CEO’s time is optimized for highest-impact activities. •The board and Executive Committee operate effectively. •Information flows appropriately across the organization. •Strategic initiatives advance across functional boundaries.

Requirements

7-10+ years of professional experience in progressively responsible roles
Demonstrated excellence in execution, follow-through, and attention to detail
Experience supporting senior executives or working in chief of staff / similar capacity
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including board-level presentations
Comfort with ambiguity, rapid context-switching, and competing priorities
Political savvy and ability to navigate complex stakeholder dynamics
Service orientation—you find satisfaction in making others successful
Bachelor's Degree preferred. Relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Must possess the ability to daily represent the organization’s core values: Be:Real, Be:Accountable, Be: Curious, Be:Purposeful, and Be:Courageous.
Proficient PC skills, including MS Office (Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook).
Valid Texas driver license.
Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work and react with appropriate levels of urgency to situations and events that require quick response or turnaround.
Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines; complete a high volume of tasks with little or no guidance.
Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing tasks effectively.
Communication, Oral/Written - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word, and in writing clearly and concisely; interact with people of all levels in a confident, professional manner.
Listening - Clearly receiving, interpreting, and understanding messages to translate into action.
Problem Solving - Ability to identify and understand issues, problems, and opportunities; determine course of action and appropriate solutions.
Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
Strategic Thinking – Ability to see how the day to day fits within the bigger picture.
Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience in economic development, public-private partnerships, or regional organizations
Familiarity with San Antonio business and civic community
Experience with board governance and nonprofit/public sector dynamics
Background in project management, consulting, or operational roles
MBA or advanced degree

Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic thought partner and execution arm to the CEO
Translate the CEO’s priorities into clear plans, timelines, and accountability structures within the CEO office as well as throughout the organization
Oversees management of CEO calendar, priorities, and meeting preparation to optimize time allocation—ensuring the CEO’s schedule reflects her highest priorities
Own CEO communication rhythm: draft consistent Executive Committee updates, ensure timely follow-up with key stakeholders, and maintain proactive stakeholder communication
Track all CEO commitments and ensure follow-through across the organization—nothing falls through the cracks
Support CEO effectiveness in fundraising campaign: prepare for investor meetings, track investor commitments and follow-ups, coordinate CEO calendar with Investment Committee rhythm
Prepare briefing materials for board meetings, investor presentations, public sector engagements, and major external meetings
Attend key meetings as CEO proxy or observer; capture action items and drive accountability
Serve as sounding board for CEO on strategic decisions and organizational dynamics; offer honest, direct counsel and bigger-picture perspective
Manage the Executive Assistant function to ensure the executive office runs effectively
Track Momentum:2030 milestones across all executive level functions
Convene cross-functional teams on CEO’s behalf when initiatives span multiple areas
Follow up on commitments made in leadership meetings; escalate delays or risks
Ensure Executive Committee and Officers have visibility into strategic progress
Facilitate resolution of cross-functional conflicts before they require CEO intervention
Coordinate Air Service Development across functions:
Prepare CEO for airline pitches
Track contract negotiations and commitments
Coordinate with Marketing on flight announcements
Connect with CPO on air service fundraising
Link GCR team to destination market activation
Work with BRG and Insights on employer travel data
Manage and launch a new Anchor Institution initiative
Manage special initiatives that don’t fit single-function ownership
Lead special projects at CEO direction
Ensure board meeting effectiveness: agenda development, material preparation, follow-up tracking
Staff Executive Committee sessions; capture decisions and drive implementation
Maintain relationships with board members between meetings on CEO’s behalf
Coordinate board committee work as needed
Support CEO engagement with public sector partners (City, County, utilities): preparation for elected official meetings, tracking commitments, ensuring follow-through
Manage Board Chair engagement: ensure Chair is appropriately involved in key meetings, never surprised by public developments, and aligned with organizational priorities
Manage the Executive Assistant function to ensure the executive office runs effectively