Education Operations & Strategy Lead

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

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.