Chief of Staff to the CEO

Job Description

Udacity's mission is to train the world’s workforce in the careers of the future. We partner with leading companies to learn how technology is transforming industries, then teach the critical tech skills that individuals need for new and better jobs, and companies are looking for in their workforce. With Nanodegree programs ranging from AI and Azure to Data Science, Robotic Process Automation, and Cybersecurity, our online training platform helps even the busiest learners prepare themselves for the most in-demand tech roles.

Udacity's unique learning model of real-world projects and experts and mentors available 24/7 enables an unprecedented degree of engagement with our students, and we are with them through every step of their learning journey—from the first moment a marketing team member might answer a question, to the penultimate moment when a career team member receives word that a graduate has gotten a new job. Always putting Students First guides us as we continue our mission to bring the highest quality learning possible, to as many learners as we can possibly reach.

Learn more about Udacity's Values Students First - Better Together - Entrepreneurial - Data Driven - Candid and Direct - A Meritocracy

Udacity’s Chief of Staff will directly support our CEO, Gabe Dalporto. You will work across multiple levels of the company to drive key initiatives, working proactively to address operational rhythms, business processes, communications and procedures to improve the effectiveness of the leadership team, and the overall organization. We are looking for a Chief of Staff who operates successfully with a high level of autonomy, supports a high performing leadership team, displays creative thinking, and discretion to advance Udacity’s priorities and effectively leverage the CEO's time. The Chief of Staff is a highly visible role that partners with Gabe and our executive leadership team around the world.

What You'll Do

• Serve as an advisor and trusted partner to the CEO to drive strategic initiatives and provide thought leadership and synthesized cross functional perspectives to inform key strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities for better cross team collaboration, and ensure follow through on execution across Udacity.
• Lead quarterly Strategy Reviews and OKR process at Udacity, in collaboration with the functional heads.
• Create and execute CEO communications strategy and collateral in collaboration with Marketing leadership. Own the preparation and production of CEO presentations, including board meetings, all hands meetings, internal and external speaking engagements, off sites, and events.
• Work closely with the executive assistant to the CEO to ensure the appropriate management of the CEO's calendar so all priorities are met and proactively planned for.

What We Value

• Four-year degree required; graduate degree preferred.
• Seven years' experience in program management, business operations, consulting, communications.
• Ability to analyze and communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience and comfort interacting across levels of an organization, including board members and senior executives.
• Strong program management skills with an ability to balance high-priority initiatives.
• An ability to work with and influence a global team.

Consider applying if your experience is close to what we described above. We look for people with exceptional potential, as we know highest performing teams include people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Udacity is continuing to hire for all open roles. Our interview process may be conducted virtually and some roles will be asked to temporarily work from home. Over the coming weeks and months, we will be implementing a phased approach to bringing employees back to site to ensure the health and safety of our teams.

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