Chief of Staff

KIPP METRO ATLANTA COLLABORATIVE INC • Atlanta, GA

5d • $135,000 - $225,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief of Staff (CoS) is charged with leading the internal operating engine of KIPP Atlanta Schools and maximizing the effectiveness of the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Team. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff serves as a trusted thought partner, strategic integrator, and execution leader who ensures organizational priorities are translated into clear actions, strong meeting and decision-making structures, effective internal communication, and disciplined follow-through. The Chief of Staff leads the CEO Office, serves as the primary staff lead for board governance, oversees executive and leadership team tactical cadence, and ensures strong coordination between schools and the Regional Support Team. This role also oversees key talent functions, including HR/talent acquisition and leadership development, in order to strengthen internal culture, people systems, management quality, and organizational accountability. The Chief of Staff is accountable for organization-wide internal effectiveness, governance support, executive operating rhythm, and the successful execution of the CEO’s highest-priority initiatives. This role is expected to exercise strong judgment, manage organizational risk, and contribute meaningfully to long-term organizational effectiveness, sustainability, and culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Minimum 15 years of professional experience with progressively increasing scope and responsibility
• Minimum 6 years of experience leading senior organizational and/or enterprise leaders
• Demonstrated record of organization-wide impact, including strategy design and execution, risk mitigation, and governance
• Proven ability to lead a major enterprise function or cross-functional body of work with significant decision-making authority, complexity, and organizational risk
• Demonstrated success supporting or partnering closely with senior executives, boards, and cross-functional leadership teams
• Exceptional judgment, discretion, and ability to manage confidential, politically sensitive, and high-stakes matters
• Strong experience building systems, driving execution, and leading through ambiguity and organizational change
• Excellent facilitation, communication, project management, and relationship management skills
• Strong commitment to educational equity and deep alignment to the mission of KIPP Atlanta Schools

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree or other advanced degree preferred
• Experience in a charter school network, school system, nonprofit, or similarly complex multi-site organization
• Experience with board governance, executive operations, and talent/leadership development
• Track record of strengthening organizational culture, leadership effectiveness, and cross-functional execution

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CEO, helping translate vision and priorities into clear actions, decisions, and communication.
• Maximize the CEO’s effectiveness by ensuring time, attention, and decision-making are focused on the highest-leverage organizational priorities.
• Represent the CEO and the organization, as appropriate, in internal and external settings.
• Lead or oversee special projects identified by the CEO that are critical to organizational effectiveness and execution.
• Build and maintain routines, systems, and communication structures that improve organizational health, cross-functional coordination, and leadership effectiveness.
• Support the organization in navigating urgent issues, emerging challenges, and leadership transitions with clarity and sound judgment.
• Design, coordinate, and support effective Executive Team tactical meetings, ensuring the right issues are elevated, decisions are made, and follow-through is clear.
• Support the CEO and Executive Team in maintaining strong internal operating cadence, including leadership meetings, step-backs, and quarterly retreats.
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between schools and the Regional Support Team.
• Lead internal communications strategy and execution in partnership with the CEO and Executive Team to ensure staff receive timely, clear, and aligned information.
• Lead regional support team leadership routines and reinforce strong culture, management expectations, and cross-functional accountability.
• Partner with other Executive Team members to ensure execution stays aligned to organizational priorities and operational realities.
• Help identify and remove barriers to successful implementation of major organizational priorities.
• Serve as the primary staff lead for the KIPP Atlanta Schools Board of Directors and support the CEO in building a strong, informed, and strategically engaged board.
• Oversee board governance operations, including agenda planning, calendar management, board materials, meeting logistics, follow-up, and governance compliance.
• Serve as Board Secretary and ensure accurate documentation, strong communication, and effective execution of board-related processes.
• Support board committee work, board recruitment efforts, and engagement opportunities in partnership with board leadership and the CEO.
• Help ensure strong governance practices and effective alignment between board priorities and organizational needs.
• Directly manage the senior talent leaders responsible for HR/talent acquisition and leadership development.
• Ensure strong systems for talent execution, onboarding, leadership development, manager effectiveness, and internal people processes.
• Partner with the CEO and Executive Team to strengthen organizational culture, leadership quality, and internal accountability.
• Support executive hiring, succession planning, and leadership transitions as needed.
• Help build a cohesive and healthy leadership culture across the Regional Support Team.

Benefits

• 20 days of Paid Time Off, in addition to identified holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical and dental), life insurance and optional short and long term disability
• Counseling and Telehealth Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Participation in Georgia retirement plan and an optional 403(b) retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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