Assistant Chief of Staff

Job Description

The Assistant Chief of Staff (ACoS) serves as a strategic partner and operational extension to the Chief of Staff and executive leadership. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional initiatives, advancing organizational priorities, and ensuring alignment between strategy and execution. The ACoS plays a critical role in synthesizing information, facilitating decision-making, and translating executive direction into actionable plans.

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This position is ideal for a highly organized, analytical, and relationship-oriented professional with strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage complexity in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

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ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

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Cross-Functional Coordination

• Develop and maintain a cross-functional roadmap for key initiatives to ensure visibility and alignment of priorities
• Act as a liaison across departments to ensure alignment, accountability, and progress on shared initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between clinical, operational, and administrative leaders to support integrated decision-making.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities across initiatives and proactively escalate as appropriate.

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Operational, Financial & Performance Optimization

• Monitor performance metrics, dashboards, and reports tied to strategic priorities and fiscal responsibility.
• Optimize workflows and operational cadence to drive alignment
• Lead or support special projects as assigned, including rapid-cycle problem solving.

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Stakeholder & Change Management

• Support change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and readiness assessments.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to advance organizational goals.

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Strategic Planning & Execution

• Lead enterprise-wide strategic initiatives from concept through implementation, including planning, tracking milestones, and resolving barriers.
• Translate executive priorities into clear workplans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and analyses to support executive decision-making.

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Executive & Leadership Support

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief of Staff, providing insights, analysis, and recommendations.
• Coordinate executive meetings, leadership forums, and cross-departmental workgroups; develop agendas, capture decisions, and track follow-up actions.
• Draft executive communications, summaries, and talking points as needed.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, public health, business, policy, or a related field. Master’s degree (MPP, MPH, MHA, MBA, or equivalent) is preferred.
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in healthcare administration, operations, strategy, consulting, or a similar role.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position requires a minimum of three in-office days per week in Middletown, CT
• Hybrid arrangements may be accommodated based on organizational needs.

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CORE COMPETENCIES

• Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
• Cross-functional collaboration and facilitation
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Change management and stakeholder engagement

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Confidentiality of Information

Confidentiality of business information is a requirement. Confidentiality must be maintained according to CHC policies