Representing more than 112,000 credentialed nutrition and dietetics practitioners, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals whose expertise provides essential support for those with specialty nutrition needs and those seeking better health through nutrition.The Academy is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the Academy is supported by a professional staff of 141 employees and an extensive network of volunteer leaders.Working in partnership with its Board of Directors, affiliate organizations, practice groups, committees, and councils, the organization operates within a highly collaborative governance structure that relies on strong executive leadership, strategic coordination, and execution to advance its mission and strategic priorities. POSITION OVERVIEW The Chief of Staff (CoS) to the CEO is a senior executive-level leader responsible for driving strategic alignment, governance and operational execution across the association. By strengthening governance, aligning leadership, and driving execution, this role enables the organization to deliver greater value to its members, expand its influence, and achieve long-term mission success.Serving as a trusted advisor and extension of the CEO, this role ensures the organization’s strategic priorities are effectively translated into actionable plans, delivered with discipline, and aligned with member value, mission impact, and financial sustainability.This position plays a critical role in board governance, executive office leadership, enterprise program management, and organizational transformation in a complex, member-driven environment. The Chief of Staff position is a Chicago based hybrid role that requires the Chief of Staff to be located in the Chicagoland area, and be available for in office presence as required.Some travel is required (up to 25%) to support major organizational meetings, and leadership activities. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the CEO’s office, ensuring seamless coordination of CEO priorities, communications and leadership engagement Act as a trusted advisor, synthesizing complex internal and external issues into strategic insights and recommendations Align the executive leadership team (ELT) around priorities, execution milestones, and organizational messaging Facilitate leadership cadence (ELT meetings, retreats, strategic reviews, annual planning cycles) Represent the CEO in internal and external forums as appropriate, including member engagements and industry events In coordination with the Academy’s Human Resources leader support the CEO’s goals and performance development process Provide transparent reporting to the CEO, on initiatives progress, risks, and outcomes Board Governance strategic initiatives that improve member value proposition and organizational effectiveness Partner closely with Finance to align budgeting, forecasting and resource allocation with strategic priorities and program goals for the Executive Office Drive a culture of accountability, execution excellence and continuous improvement Ensure disciplined project planning, resource management, risk mitigation, and milestone tracking as it relates to strategic priorities Supervisory Responsibilities Provides leadership, coaching and mentoring for staff within the assigned functions Establishes clear expectations, accountability, measures and development strategies to drive performance Aligns team with strategic and operational needs Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation and continuous improvement Promotes cross-functional alignment to support initiatives Organizational Change skilled at building trust, fostering unity, and aligning stakeholders. Enterprise Leadership : Skilled at aligning diverse stakeholders across a matrixed organization Change Leadership : Proven success leading transformation in complex, mission-driven environments Communication
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