Fast Facts

Degreed is seeking a strategic Chief of Staff to support the Co-CEO in driving key initiatives and ensuring alignment across the organization in Draper, Utah.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include serving as a trusted advisor to the Co-CEO, driving strategic initiatives, facilitating communication among senior leadership, and managing high-impact projects.

Skills: Necessary skills include strategic execution, strong communication, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate should have experience in high-growth environments and demonstrate strong executive presence.

Location: This position is in-person at the Draper, Utah office, USA.

Compensation: $130000 - $180000 / Annually

Degreed is seeking a strategic and highly adaptable Chief of Staff to support our Co-CEO and Founder. This role is a unique opportunity to work at the highest levels of the organization, ensuring alignment, driving key initiatives, and acting as a force multiplier for strategic execution. The Chief of Staff will serve as a trusted advisor, helping to execute on key initiatives, support operations, and drive measurable business impact.

This position requires a blend of strategic and operational focus, with an emphasis on cross-functional leadership, project execution, and executive support. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, is highly organized, and has the ability to translate ideas into action.

If you are a corporate athlete with strong executive presence and a track record of driving strategic initiatives, this is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping Degreed’s future.

Key Skills

• Presentation & Content Development – Proficiency in PowerPoint (or equivalent tools) to develop high-quality executive decks and reports.
• Strategic Execution & Business Acumen – Ability to prioritize and drive high-impact initiatives that align with company objectives.
• Executive Presence & Communication – Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and align senior stakeholders.
• Project & Operations Management – Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple cross-functional initiatives.
• Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Ability to navigate ambiguity, drive solutions, and optimize processes for efficiency.
• Judgment & Confidentiality – Ability tohandle sensitive business information with discretion and make sound decisions.
• Cross-Functional Leadership – Experience working across teams, ensuring alignment between strategy and execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic & Executive SupportServe as a trusted partner and advisor to the Co-CEO, ensuring alignment across priorities, meetings, and key initiatives.
• Responsible for preparing decks, navigating company systems, interfacing with functional leaders–whatever is required to prepare the Co-CEO for the demands of the week.
• Drive execution of strategic initiatives, ensuring follow-through on high-priority business objectives.
• Facilitate communication between the Co-CEO and senior leadership, ensuring key decisions are effectively communicated and implemented.
• Represent the Co-CEO in meetings when necessary, gathering insights, coordinating follow-ups, and ensuring accountability.
• Operational Execution & Project LeadershipAttend executive meetings and take ownership of action items, ensuring timely follow-up and execution.
• Lead and manage high-impact strategic projects related to growth, operational improvements, and business development.
• Partner with key stakeholders in Product, Marketing, PR, and Partnerships to drive alignment and execution.
• Support the development of organizational processes and frameworks to improve operational efficiency.
• Presentation & Content Development
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• Prepare materials for executive meetings, board updates, and investor presentations, ensuring clear, impactful communication.
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• Develop high-quality decks, reports, and written content to support internal and external initiatives.
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• Work with Marketing and PR teams to draft key messages, positioning, and strategic communications.
• Business Engagement & Relationship Management
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• Support external partnerships and engagements, managing relationships, coordinating meetings, and preparing briefing materials.
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• Serve as a point of contact for internal teams, helping to remove roadblocks, resolve challenges, and drive execution.
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• Assist with executive-level outreach initiatives for top client accounts and strategic partners.

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.

The total pay range for this role is $130,000 - $180,000.

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.