About Marker Learning:
Marker Learning is on a mission to help schools and parents access more affordable and accessible learning disability (e.g., dyslexia) assessments. 1 in 5 students has a learning disability such as dyslexia, which makes it harder for them to read, spell, and write-despite their intelligence. While receiving a proper evaluation for a learning disability could be the most impactful event in a student's life, it is estimated that only 4% of students receive a diagnosis because of the high costs of evaluations and lack of access to qualified psychologists. Undiagnosed students are 3x more likely to drop out of high school, 5x more likely to be unemployed, and tend to experience elevated levels of anxiety and depression.
By leveraging proprietary technology developed by leading experts, the end-to-end Marker evaluation is completed in a fraction of the time compared to traditional assessment methods. Marker is a rapidly growing start-up backed by some of the most mission-driven and reputable venture capital firms and education non-profits.
Join us in our mission to inspire and support all students on their unique learning paths!
The Role:
As Marker's Chief of Staff, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the CEO in driving the company's strategic initiatives. You will be responsible for cross-functional projects and will also be tasked with helping to create the operational cadence of the organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of education, technology, and mental health, and work across multiple functions at a fast growing start up.
What you'll do:
- Serve as a trusted supporter to the CEO, providing critical help in various areas including setting OKRs and running the company All Hands and leadership meetings.
- Undertake ad hoc projects by conducting analysis and research as needed.
- Create and manage executive dashboards to provide a comprehensive view of the company's performance.
- Coordinate with and support Sales, Operations, and Product teams, facilitating communication and alignment across departments.
- Prepare thorough briefings, materials, and presentations for internal and external meetings.
- Provide critical inputs and create materials for board conversations and fundraising documents.
Qualities of the ideal candidate:
- Proven experience in a strategic operational role, preferably within a high growth startup environment.
- Demonstrated ability to execute in a fast paced work environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct market research and analysis effectively.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills, as well as financial acumen and understanding of business operations.
- Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools; familiarity with Mode or Tableau is a plus.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to drive initiatives forward and adapt to changing priorities.
- Preference but not required to possess a strong understanding of startup operations (start-up dynamics, fundraising processes, and growth strategies).
Interested? Great! Here's what you should know:
At Marker Learning, we know that our people are indispensable to achieving our mission, and we are building an inclusive environment that enables everyone to do their best work. In that spirit, we deliberately hire people from all walks of life — including, but not limited to, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability status. We are a mission-driven team out to provide reliable and affordable testing to every student who requires it, and we believe that Marker Learning has the potential to change the evaluation landscape across the country. We'd love to hear from you if you're motivated by our mission and eager to contribute to our team and culture!
We are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Marker Learning provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.