Chief of Staff

Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School in Chicago, IL seeks a Chief of Staff to partner with school leadership in guiding strategic planning and daily operations. You will coordinate cross-department initiatives, manage key administrative processes, and serve as a central contact for staff and external partners.

The role emphasizes reporting, agenda support, budgeting assistance, and helping to sustain a collaborative, student-centered environment. On-site work is required.

Qualifications

• Leadership, project management, and admin coordination experience in education or mission-driven setting.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools and ability to learn new systems/databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, detail-oriented, deadline-driven in fast-paced env.
• Experience building collaborative relationships with educators, families, and community partners.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity with sensitive information and leadership support.
• Bachelor’s degree in education/administration/management (advanced degree beneficial).
• Prior experience in a school or nonprofit environment; familiarity with high school operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support leadership team in strategic planning and daily operations.
• Coordinate cross-departmental projects and administrative processes.
• Prepare reports and presentations; support meeting agendas and follow-ups.
• Serve as central contact between leadership, staff, and external partners.
• Monitor progress on strategic goals and identify operational challenges.
• Assist with budgeting, resource allocation, and event planning.
• Contribute to a collaborative, student-centered school culture.

Skills

Organizational leadership

Project management

Administrative coordination

Communication

Writing

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education/administration/management

Advanced degree or certifications beneficial

Tools

Office productivity tools

Job description

Company Description

Hanna Sacks Bais Yaakov High School is a private all-girl secondary educational institution located at 3021 W Devon Ave in Chicago, Illinois. The school serves the local community by providing a structured, values-based learning environment for high school students. Faculty and staff collaborate to support both academic achievement and personal growth. Team members join a mission-driven setting where education and student well-being are central priorities.

Role Description

The Chief of Staff is a full-time, on-site role based in Chicago, IL, responsible for supporting the school’s leadership team in strategic planning, daily operations, and organizational initiatives. This position coordinates cross-departmental projects, manages key administrative processes, and helps ensure that policies and procedures are consistently implemented. The Chief of Staff prepares reports and presentations, supports meeting agendas and follow-up actions, and serves as a central point of contact between leadership, staff, and external partners. The role involves monitoring progress on strategic goals, identifying operational challenges, recommending solutions, and assisting with communication to stakeholders. The Chief of Staff also helps plan events, supports budgeting and resource allocation, and contributes to a collaborative, student-centered culture.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in organizational leadership, project management, and administrative coordination in an educational or mission-driven setting.
• Strong skills in communication, writing, and presentation, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with office productivity tools (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, presentation software) and comfort learning new systems and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building collaborative relationships and working effectively with educators, staff, families, and community partners.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and integrity when handling sensitive information and supporting school leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, administration, management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are beneficial.
• Prior experience in a school or nonprofit environment and familiarity with high school operations are preferred.