Executive Chief of Staff for Strategy & Partnerships

EAB Career Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO 20+ days

401(k) with matching

Wellness programs

Job summary

EAB is seeking a Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Partner Development Officer (Associate Director level) to be a strategic partner, organizational integrator, and execution leader. The role translates leadership direction into coordinated action, strengthens decision-making systems, and prepares executives for internal and external engagements.

Based in Washington, DC with regular in-person presence, this position collaborates across the department, leads high-priority initiatives, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of post-graduate professional experience in strategy, business operations, or related field.
• Experience working directly with a senior executive, C-suite leader, or executive leadership team.
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for executive audiences.
• Strong meeting facilitation and presentation skills with decision-making focus.
• Demonstrated discretion, judgment, and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Willingness to travel periodically (up to 10%).
• Experience in professional services, research, advisory, tech, or HR services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted strategic partner to the President and Chief Partner Development Officer.
• Maintain an integrated view of priorities and determine where involvement has greatest impact.
• Prepare leaders for internal and external engagements with briefs and talking points.
• Protect time for high-priority work and coordinate information flow into/out of the office.
• Represent the office in meetings and initiatives with sound judgment about escalation.
• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, milestones, ownership, and measures.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives and establish governance for strategic work.
• Design leadership operating rhythms and facilitate leadership meetings and reviews.
• Manage executive calendars and travel logistics, ensuring readiness for key meetings.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Meeting facilitation

Judgment and discretion

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

EAB is seeking a Chief of Staff to the President and Chief Partner Development Officer (Associate Director level) to be a strategic partner, organizational integrator, and execution leader. The role translates leadership direction into coordinated action, strengthens decision-making systems, and prepares executives for internal and external engagements.

Based in Washington, DC with regular in-person presence, this position collaborates across the department, leads high-priority initiatives, and