Chief of Staff / Founder's Associate

at  Nexford University

CHIEF OF STAFF / FOUNDER’S ASSOCIATE

Position Title: Chief of Staff / Founder’s Associate
Location: Global- Remote

Salary: Competitive Base & Bonus - DOE & Location

• Working Rhythm: Officially it’s 09:00 – 17:00 (UK time), 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

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.

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.
Explore the full job description and candidate profile here, and if you’re ready to drive strategic impact as our new Chief of Staff, Apply Now

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE:

• Strategic Coordination: To drive the execution of key initiatives and ensure alignment with Nexford’s strategic goals.
• Revenue Growth: Support CEO in building external partnerships that will drive revenue growth across multiple geographies.
• Global Impact: Support the CEO in managing Nexford’s global operations across the US, Europe, and Africa.
• Cross-functional Operational Efficiency: Be the engine that ensures company projects runs smoothly, particularly ones of strategic importance to CEO, from managing priorities to streamlining key processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the CEO’s strategic vision is well translated into actionable and measurable plans to increase success across company-wide projects and key initiatives.
• Lead on communication between company, on behalf of CEO and key external stakeholders to generate, build and maintain strong partnerships.
• Lead operational and administrative support, acting as a gatekeeper and advisor to the CEO.
• Collaborate with department heads to drive accountability and ensure cross-functional alignment and accountability.