Chief of Staff - NGO/Education/EdTech

Job Description - Chief of Staff to Director (Education)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly driven and strategic Executive Assistant to support the Director - Education. This role goes beyond traditional executive support and functions as a strategic partner, helping drive key initiatives, coordinate cross-functional projects, conduct research, and ensure seamless execution of organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate is proactive, analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple high-impact initiatives while working closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Director in driving strategic education initiatives and special projects.

- Plan, coordinate, and monitor project execution to ensure timely delivery of milestones.

- Prepare executive presentations, reports, dashboards, briefing notes, and meeting materials.

- Conduct market research, policy analysis, benchmarking, and strategic studies to support decision-making.

- Coordinate with internal teams, universities, consultants, partners, and external stakeholders.

- Track action items, follow up with stakeholders, and ensure timely closure of deliverables.

- Manage executive communications, meetings, and project documentation.

- Assist in planning, reviewing, and executing organization-wide strategic initiatives.

Candidate Profile

- 5-10 years of relevant experience.

- MBA or MA from a reputed institution is strongly preferred.

- Prior experience in an Executive Office, CEO Office, Chief of Staff, Strategic Initiatives, PMO, or Corporate Strategy role.

- Strong project management and stakeholder management capabilities.

- Excellent analytical, research, presentation, and communication skills.

- Proven experience supporting CXOs, Directors, or senior leadership in a strategic capacity.

- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and presentation development.

Preferred Industry Background

- Education / Higher Education

- EdTech

- NGO / Social Impact Organizations

- Family Office / Promoter's Office