Chief of Staff-Apex

TMSA Public Charter Schools•Apex, NC

About The Position

The Chief of Staff supports TMSA Public Charter Schools by serving as a strategic partner to the Superintendent, ensuring that organizational priorities are executed effectively and aligned with the mission of preparing globally competitive students. This role coordinates strategic initiatives, strengthens internal communication, and drives cross-departmental collaboration to support operational excellence across the network. Will supervise assigned staff or project teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in education, nonprofit, government, or organizational leadership strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success in project management, strategic planning, and cross-functional coordination.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage sensitive information with the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Support Serve as a trusted advisor to the Superintendent on system-wide initiatives, planning, and operational decision-making.
Provide research, analysis, and recommendations to inform strategic priorities and continuous improvement efforts.
Support organizational planning processes, including annual goals, KPIs, and progress monitoring.
Project & Initiative Management Lead and coordinate high-impact, cross-functional projects that advance the Superintendent’s strategic agenda.
Monitor milestone progress, resolve barriers, and ensure timely execution of priority initiatives.
Oversee special projects as assigned, ensuring alignment with TMSA’s mission, values, and strategic plan.
Communication & Cross-Departmental Alignment Strengthen communication flow between the Superintendent, school leaders, and departmental teams.
Draft internal communications, presentations, briefings, and summaries to ensure consistent messaging and transparency.
Facilitate collaboration among departments to support operational coherence across the network.
Governance & Executive Office Support Prepare materials for the TMSA Board of Directors, including presentations, reports, and meeting documentation.
Manage leadership meeting schedules, agendas, logistics, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate information flow to support sound, timely executive decision-making.
Operational Coordination Anticipate the needs of the Superintendent and Executive Office to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
Support internal systems that enhance accountability, operational consistency, and organizational effectiveness.
Supervise assigned staff and/or project teams to ensure high-quality execution of responsibilities