Chief Of Staff - Founder's Office

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Chief of Staff with minimum 5 years of experience to join the Founders Office of a leading institution in the higher education and skilling ecosystem . This is a high-impact leadership role that offers a front-row seat to institutional growth, innovation, and transformation. As Chief of Staff, you will work directly with the Founder and Chancellor , acting as a force multiplier to drive cross-functional initiatives across strategy, GTM, partnerships, operations, and brand leadership. You will play a central role in aligning teams, ensuring stakeholder engagement, and driving strategic execution across education, skilling, international expansion, and digital systems. Key Responsibilities- Partner with the Founder to translate vision into actionable strategy and lead special projects across verticals Drive Go-To-Market strategies for new programs and business units in sync with marketing and partnerships teams Manage internal reviews, calendars, and strategic priorities to ensure institutional goals are met Lead institutional branding, PR efforts, and reputation/rankings strategy across national and international forums Manage national and global partnerships across industry bodies, EdTechs, CSR organizations, and governments Coordinate cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and stakeholder alignment Support institutional expansion, digital infrastructure development, and admissions strategy Requirements- MBA, preferably from Tier 1 colleges 5+ years of experience in strategy, operations, project management, or leadership roles Prior experience working in dynamic, high-growth, or founder-led organizations Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills Exposure to education policy (e.g., NEP 2020), skilling ecosystems, or institutional development is a plus What We Offer- High-growth, high-visibility leadership role with exposure across domains Opportunity to work directly with institutional leadership Competitive compensation, strong learning curve, and growth potential Be part of a purpose-driven institution shaping the future of education and employability in India