North America Chief of Staff: Strategy, Growth & Ops

Zen Educate; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zen Educate is seeking a Chief of Staff for North America, based in either Los Angeles or Chicago. This hybrid role requires a strategic leader to drive cross-functional projects and support rapid growth in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 10 years of experience, particularly in high-growth contexts, and possess a relentless drive to deliver outcomes. The compensation ranges from $120,000 to $160,000, plus equity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of exceptional performance.
• Experience in consulting, investing, high-growth startups, or strategy.
• Ability to take on hard problems and drive real outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership to refine strategy and priorities.
• Drive projects across Growth, Operations, and Customer Success.
• Support new market launches and commercial rollout plans.
• Build operating cadence, dashboards, and decision-making systems.
• Turn ambiguous problems into clear plans and outcomes.

Skills

Relentless drive to deliver outcomes

Strong analytical judgment

Clear, logical, compelling communication

Ability to influence senior stakeholders

Comfort with ambiguity

Education

5 to 10 years of experience in relevant fields

Job description

Zen Educate is seeking a Chief of Staff for North America, based in either Los Angeles or Chicago. This hybrid role requires a strategic leader to drive cross-functional projects and support rapid growth in a dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will bring 5 to 10 years of experience, particularly in high-growth contexts, and possess a relentless drive to deliver outcomes. The compensation ranges from $120,000 to $160,000, plus equity.