Job SummaryThe Chief of Staff (COS) for Community Development will report directly to Miguel Guadalupe (VP of Community Development) and serve as his primary operational partner, helping to project manage priorities, track deliverables, improve processes, and manage logistics across his work.You will be responsible for ensuring that initiatives move forward with speed, clarity, and accountability—owning follow-through, coordinating stakeholders, and managing the operational details that allow Miguel to focus on high-impact relationships, partnerships, and strategic work.This is an opportunity for a highly organized, execution-oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys enabling senior leaders to operate at their highest level. The role blends project management, operations, and executive support, and will have a meaningful influence on how effectively the organization runs day to day.This role functions as a force multiplier for the VP of Community Development—owning the operational backbone that enables high-impact fundraising, partnerships, and organizational leadership.About Scholars of FinanceScholars of Finance is a rapidly growing organization on a mission to inspire character and integrity in the finance leaders of tomorrow. We seek to solve the world’s largest problems by investing in undergraduate students through leadership development, mentorship, and the active support of purpose-driven finance executives and investors.Our members go on to join top firms, funds, and a lifelong support community that empowers them to spend their careers serving the greater good using one of the most powerful levers in the world: finance. Since hiring our first staff in 2019, we’ve raised millions of dollars, partnered with hundreds of finance leaders, and impacted thousands of students across top universities—and we’re just getting started.We are a close-knit, high-performing, mission-driven team with an ambitious vision: a future where all finance leaders steward the world’s capital to serve the greater good.What You’ll Do - Project Management & ExecutionPartner closely with Miguel to project manage key initiatives across partnerships, programs, fundraising, and operationsTrack deliverables, deadlines, owners, and dependencies across multiple workstreamsProactively follow up with internal and external stakeholders to ensure commitments are metMaintain clear task trackers, project dashboards, and weekly status updatesIdentify risks, bottlenecks, and trade-offs early and escalate appropriatelyWhat You’ll Do - Operational Excellence & Process ImprovementIdentify inefficiencies in workflows and recommend process improvementsDesign and document repeatable processes, standard operating procedures, and checklistsImplement lightweight systems that increase speed, clarity, and accountabilityContinuously look for ways to improve how the organization operatesWhat You’ll Do - Inbox, Calendar & Priority ManagementManage and triage Miguel’s inbox with judgment and discretionDraft responses, route messages, and flag high-priority itemsOwn calendar management—prioritizing high-leverage meetings and protecting focus timePrepare agendas, briefing notes, and follow-ups for key meetingsWhat You’ll Do - Logistics & CoordinationCoordinate scheduling across multiple time zonesManage travel logistics, itineraries, and contingenciesHandle operational details for meetings, events, and partner engagementsEnsure no details fall through the cracksTransformation You’ll DriveIncrease Miguel’s leverage by freeing up significant time for relationships, partnerships, and strategyImprove execution velocity and reliability across key initiativesCreate smoother, more scalable operational processesDeliver a consistently excellent experience to internal and external stakeholdersWhat You’ll NeedLeadership & ExecutionStrong ownership mentality—you take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasksComfort following up, pushing for clarity, and holding others accountableAbility to manage multiple workstreams with competing prioritiesStrong judgment, discretion, and emotional intelligence when supporting senior leadershipClear, concise written and verbal communicationFoundational Qualifications3–7 years of experience in operations, project management, chief of staff, consulting, executive support, or similar rolesProven ability to manage projects end-to-end in fast-paced environmentsHigh attention to detail with strong organizational systemsFluency with tools such as Google Workspace, Notion, Asana, Airtable, or similarExperience working remotely and across time zonesFull professional fluency in English; Spanish a plusBA/BS or equivalent experienceSalary Range$2,000 - $2,000 a month
