job description
Position Title:
Chief of Staff to the CEO
Practice Area:
Executive
Reports to:
Chief Executive Officer
Category:
Exempt
Location
New York City area (Hybrid)
Date
October 2026
Salary
$150,000 annually
position overview
This position provides executive support to the 4As CEO
This is a key position which will be a mix of core administrative support and core support on organizational special projects.
This individual must perform job responsibilities at the highest level of professionalism in dealings with all levels of staff and management, internally and externally.
The individual will be expected to understand and follow the course of our business transformation and beyond. They will be expected to prioritize the various key projects in motion and working across the teams, they will ensure that the CEO remains ahead and in a position to drive the company forward.
position responsibilities
Special Project (ex:proposal development, partner engagement, ELT accountability etc)
Executive and board level transformation initiatives
Development of our business strategy and company operational blueprint
Support the stand up of new business units
Support the stand up of a new business planning process
Collaboration with external strategic experts
Board Management
Work with the CEO and The President, Member Solutions to ensure the board member seats are filled with the development of shortlist for replacement in cohorts with the CEO
Manage the election process for replacement / renewal board members with the President Member Solutions under the oversight of the CEO
Manage the execution of email activation of the CEO to the Exco, board and members to drive the business forward.
Manage the communication with Board member pre, during and post board meeting
Maintain active connection to core board members and Exco
ELT orchestration
Attend ELT (Executive Leadership Team) meetings and track notes and next steps leveraging AI tool
Ensure proper ELT agendas are developed each week in accordance with the company's strategic direction
Ensure that the CEO deliverables across the ELT are delivered on time including but not limited to
Monthly BU summary
Annual KPI cascade
Member & prospect presentations
Ensure strategic onboarding of all new ELT members
Optimized & agentic workflow
Establish and maintain electronic files in the appropriate shared drive, including up-to-date contact information from incoming email and business contacts, etc.
Act as a strategic "gatekeeper" by managing calls/visits in line with the company's priorities and business focus
Remain available during non-office hours to provide assistance via cell phone & mail
Manage the CEO's communication cadence
Transformation strategy tracking and CEO mobilization related to this
Weekly ELT meeting support
All company email content curation
All company meetings
Run the all company meeting agenda with HR to ensure that the CEO has the necessary occasion to address the company at large.
Liaise with internal & external executive and administrative assistants on various projects and tasks; collaborate and provide back-up help, if possible
Track dates and email anniversary notes to staff on behalf of CEO
Develop new ways of working which automate the office of the CEO - including but not limited to:
CEO information curation agent across internal and external sources
Automate (voice to written) AI agent summarizing agency visits / meetings / forums / committees
Automated tracking of key 4As partners
Scheduling & diary & expenses
Plan and manage comprehensive travel arrangements including, but not limited to, coordinating car service, flight/rail/car rental arrangements, hotel accommodations, meal reservations, visa information, and other details of travel. This includes providing detailed itineraries, agenda development, key contact information, meeting locations and addresses, and back-up plans while considering unique situations to anticipate and prevent travel challenges
Plan the CEO September to January member and prospect cross-country visits to ensure the CEO has a constant and direct infusion of on the ground relationship and insight
Plan, maximise agency visits, prospect exposure and any conversion help needed, net net - drive CEO visibility
Plan all board meetings through the year - January, May and September - with a keen eye focus on Washington (September)
Set up : attendee invites, agenda, speakers, related meetings like GRC
Organize logistics
Organize presentation and audio/ visual material
Ensure minutes are developed by our legal partner & disseminated
Assist with the coordination and logistics of on-site meetings including preparing agendas, meeting room reservations and set-ups, preparing nametags and materials, welcoming visitors, conference call and webinar coordination, audio/visual, catering needs, etc.
Plan all conference visits throughout the year and timetable these
Ensure constant strategic prioritization relative to the 4As operational priorities and those of the CEO
Prepare and code accurate expense reports via supervisors' expense accounts submitted in a timely manner and in accordance with the T&E policy
Maintain accurate records
