Chief of Staff

1 day ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Nexford University Full time

**Chief of Staff**

**Position Title**: Chief of Staff

**Location**: Global
- Remote

**Salary**: Competetive Base & Bonus - DOE & Location
- **Working Rhythm**: Officially it’s 09:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday. Unofficially? You should expect to be connected a lot more than that

**Contract Type**: Full-time Contract

**Reporting To**: CEO

✈️ **Travel**: Up to 10% regional/international travel required.

**Start Date**: ASAP

**Why You’ll Love This Role**:

- **Strategic Leadership**: Drive the execution of key initiatives and ensure alignment with Nexford’s strategic goals.
- **Global Impact**: Support the CEO in managing Nexford’s global operations across the US, Europe, and Africa.
- **Cross-functional Influence**: Collaborate with leadership across multiple departments including Product, Marketing, Academics, and Revenue to execute high-impact projects.
- **Operational Efficiency**: Be the engine that ensures the CEO’s office runs smoothly, from managing priorities to streamlining key processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Ensure the CEO’s strategic vision is executed by managing and overseeing company-wide projects and key initiatives.
- Lead operational and administrative support, acting as a gatekeeper and advisor to the CEO.
- Collaborate with department heads to drive key deliverables, ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability.
- Facilitate leadership meetings and follow-up actions to ensure all strategic objectives are achieved.
- Oversee communication between the CEO’s office and key external stakeholders to maintain strong partnerships.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field. MBA preferred.
- 8+ years of leadership experience supporting C-suite executives, preferably in high-growth startups or tech industries.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale cross-functional projects with strong project management skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities with the capacity to work across international markets and cultures, particularly in the US, Europe, and Africa.
- Proven ability to navigate high-pressure environments and make strategic decisions efficiently.
- Excellent English language skills (both written and verbal).

**Why Nexford?**

Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reshaping education. At Nexford, you'll thrive in an innovative and flexible work environment. We offer a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with a diverse, global team.
- To keep things agile and aligned with our global team's fast-paced environment, _**_we ask that all CVs/resumes be submitted in English_**_. This ensures seamless communication and collaboration in our global team._

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