Chief of Staff, CEO

About the Role The Chief of Staff to the CEO is a highly influential role focused on driving the organization’s priorities through collaboration, facilitation, and strategic oversight rather than direct authority. The position operates within a matrixed, fast‑moving environment and requires seamless coordination across executive and business units. Key Responsibilities Manage the CEO’s agenda, develop meeting agendas, and coordinate follow‑up for ELT meetings, quarterly reviews and off‑sites. Produce and disseminate accurate, up‑to‑date materials, verifying information with source owners. Oversee strategic initiatives, acting as project sponsor or lead, and provide executive dashboards and milestone updates. Facilitate annual and multi‑year strategic planning, synthesize input from business units, and generate actionable recommendations. Drive cross‑functional projects, partner with unit leaders to remove roadblocks, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. Lead deep‑dive analyses on market opportunities, M&A targets, or new business models for CEO consideration. Represent the CEO on selected workstreams, committees, and task forces. Schedule and prepare background briefings for external engagements, collaborating with Investor Relations, Corporate Communications and HR. Maintain confidential, neutral relationships with ELT members; practice active listening and disciplined information flow. Offer counsel to the CEO on critical decisions, calibrating escalation levels and timing to maximize effectiveness. Qualifications Experience working closely with C‑level executives and managing multiple high‑priority initiatives. Exceptional organizational, communication and project‑management skills. High emotional intelligence, discretion, and the ability to navigate sensitive situations. Strong analytical skills, capable of structuring ambiguous problems and driving actionable solutions. Strategic thinker who links tactical activities to broader objectives. Technology fluency and proficiency with project‑management tools. Evidence of professional networking, internal and external, and the ability to build trust with senior leaders. Requirements: Flexibility for occasional evening or weekend work; some travel required. Salary Range: $189,700 to $278,567 USD. Wiley is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be treated without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are provided for applicants with disabilities. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io for assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr