Handshake · 1 month ago
Chief of Staff, President & COO
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$224K/yr - $280K/yr
5+ years expHandshake is building the career network for the AI economy, backed by the largest and most trusted job network on the internet. They are seeking a Chief of Staff to support the President / COO by driving strategy, improving operational cadence, and ensuring effective cross-functional alignment.
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Responsibilities
Run the rhythm of the business—planning, staff meetings, operating reviews, and follow-through
Surface decisions, clarify priorities, and ensure the organization moves in sync
Attend many exec-level discussions; represent Jonathan where needed with calm, maturity, and judgment
Develop an independent, data-driven view of business performance and trends
Interrogate complex datasets, build models, analyze financials, and distill insights into actionable recommendations
Produce crisp, narrative-driven materials for executives, partners, and occasionally external audiences
Lead strategic projects—GTM alignment, AI leverage, marketplace strategy, operational improvement, forecasting frameworks, etc
Bring clarity to ambiguous questions and proactively identify opportunities to elevate execution
Support Jonathan’s preparation for high-stakes internal and external moments
Translate thinking, meetings, and strategy into world-class written communication—presentations, memos, speeches, and narratives
Champion the adoption of AI tools and workflows that materially increase speed and quality across the business
Build trust across teams; become a reliable sounding board for leaders who need support or clarity
Maintain impeccable discretion, judgment, and emotional intelligence
Be available when needed—including occasional evenings—as part of supporting a high-velocity operating environment
Qualification
Required
5+ years in consulting, strategy & operations, product management, business operations, or a similarly analytical role at a tech company
Strong commercial instincts
Exceptional analytical ability; comfortable working with large datasets and financial models
Elite written and verbal communication skills; able to create clarity and narrative from complexity
High bias to action; anticipates needs and operates proactively
Thrives in fast-paced, high-expectation environments with frequent context switching
Low ego, high trust - earns influence through judgment, clarity, and follow-through
Preferred
Experience with marketplaces or multi-sided platforms is a plus
SQL a plus
Benefits
Equity in a fast-growing company
401(k) match
Competitive compensation
Financial coaching
Paid parental leave
Fertility benefits
Parental coaching
Medical
Dental
Vision
Mental health support
Wellness stipend
Learning stipend
Ongoing development
Internet
Commuting
Free lunch/gym in our SF office
Flexible PTO
15 holidays + 2 flex days
Team outings & referral bonuses
Company
Handshake
Handshake is a college career network that helps students and recent graduates find their next opportunity.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (24)
2024 (14)
2023 (7)
2022 (15)
2021 (6)
2020 (4)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$434MKey Investors
Notable CapitalEQT VenturesSpark Capital
2022-01-19Series F· $200M
2021-05-12Series E· $80M
2020-10-20Series D· $80M
Leadership Team
Garrett Lord
CEO - Co-Founder
Ben Christensen
Co-Founder
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