Chief of Staff

The Hunt Institute•Cary, NC

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting directly to the President and CEO, the Chief of Staff (CoS) will provide leadership and oversight to support the organization’s day-to-day functions and staff. The Chief of Staff will be part advisor, part gatekeeper, part problem solver, and part all-round strategic partner to develop strategy to meet organization goals and advance our mission. The Chief of Staff will have both internal- and external-facing responsibilities, ranging from day-to-day management and professional growth for a team of up to 10 direct reports (including fundraising, administrative work, and external events). This position is based out of The Hunt Institute’s Cary, North Carolina office.

Requirements

Commitment to the mission and vision of The Hunt Institute, alongside a passion for challenging entrenched systems of educational inequity towards the bettering of public education for all children.
Ability to prioritize multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated experience with using quantitative and qualitative data to support policy development.
Knowledge of financial management and strategic planning.
Knowledge of human resource policies.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Commitment to equity.
A strong work ethic, with a results-oriented philosophy and personal qualities of trustworthiness, openness, accessibility, kindness, flexibility, and a sense of humor.
Bachelor’s degree is required
Minimum of six to eight years’ relevant work experience
expertise in organizational administration
at least two years of experience in a similar position
Ability to travel (15% anticipated).

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with the policy and program directors and departments, and takes steps to ensure maximum efficiency, harmony and good workflow. Inform the President on progress and issues found.
Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping the President informed of all critical issues.
Disseminate information and communicate ideas on behalf of the President. Facilitate communication across departments.
Coordinate activities, set agendas, and summarize deliverables for Senior Team, Leadership Team, and other staff meetings.
Work to solve problems, mediate disputes, and deal with issues before they bubble up to the President.
Monitor and advise on staff expansion, contraction, or reassignment of responsibilities for maximum organizational benefit.
Provide ad-hoc analysis and decision support.
Work to ensure the President is prepared for meetings and events.
Work closely with the Executive Assistant to the President to ensure the appropriate management of the President's calendar so that all priorities are met.
Support the President with management of leadership team meetings and management of those members.
Work with the leadership team to measure progress against the strategic plan.
Represent the President as requested with funders, board members, public officials and other partners in person and in writing.
All other duties as assigned.