Nonprofit Chief of Staff & Administrative Leader

Hudson Partnership CMO; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Hudson Partnership CMO in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Chief Administrative Officer / Chief of Staff to build internal systems enabling growth. You’ll oversee HR, operations, IT, and finance, aligning plans with funding and policy needs.

This hands-on role emphasizes process ownership, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven management. You will implement scalable processes, manage headcount and compensation with finance, and ensure compliant grant reporting, while maintaining strong leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in COO/CAO role or 10+ years in a senior executive role focused on HR/operations/IT/finance.
• Experience overseeing HR, finance, facilities, or compliance functions.
• Knowledge of nonprofit operations, grant/contract compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with cross-functional teams.
• Discretion handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with standard office and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution by turning strategic plans into measurable work plans with owners and deadlines.
• Lead Human Resources including hiring compliance, talent pipeline, policies, benefits, and HRIS transition.
• Shape compensation and performance with Finance and CEO on pay-for-performance evaluations.
• Build grant and contract calendar, coordinate applications, ensure timely funder reporting.
• Put data to work by implementing systems to measure outcomes and funder reporting.
• Strengthen policy with an organization-wide review schedule.

Skills

Leadership

HR management

Operations

Grant management

Policy development

Data systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

HRIS

Office software

Finance systems

Job description

Hudson Partnership CMO in Secaucus, NJ seeks a Chief Administrative Officer / Chief of Staff to build internal systems enabling growth. You’ll oversee HR, operations, IT, and finance, aligning plans with funding and policy needs.

This hands-on role emphasizes process ownership, stakeholder collaboration, and data-driven management. You will implement scalable processes, manage headcount and compensation with finance, and ensure compliant grant reporting, while maintaining strong leadership