Chief of Staff (f/m/d)

  • Frankfurt
  • 01.11.2026
  • Full-time
  • Permanent

Frankfurt School of Finance & Management is an EQUIS, AACSB and ABMA internationally accredited, research-orientated business school with university status. We offer comprehensive educational and advisory services to students, executives, graduates, participants, clients, and partners from all over the world.

In order to strengthen the office of the President, we are seeking your support at the earliest possible date as

Your Tasks

  • Act as a sparring partner and sounding board for the President & CEO, providing critical feedback, strategic input, and prioritization advice.
  • Support in the design and execution of the Frankfurt School’s strategy.
  • Prepare decision briefs, analyses, and recommendations for institutional and corporate initiatives.
  • Track and report on strategic KPIs across company performance and academic outcomes.
  • Lead, coordinate, or oversee high-priority cross-functional initiatives
  • Actively step into operations when required to ensure momentum and delivery of high-priority initiatives.
  • Drive innovation projects that strengthen the School’s competitive edge in both education and corporate markets.
  • Support planning and allocation of financial and human resources across academic and corporate units.
  • Contribute annual budgeting and long-term financial planning.
  • Ensure effective governance processes for both academic councils and executive boards.
  • Serve as an information and coordination hub, managing the flow of communication across business units, faculty, administrative leadership, boards, regulators, and external partners.
  • Prepare board materials and support executive communication and positioning.
  • Represent the President & CEO in selected internal and external committees, boards, and events.
  • Partner with leadership to anticipate risks and support responses to institutional, corporate, or external challenges.
  • Coordinate crisis communication and maintain organizational resilience.
  • Support cultural alignment across academic and corporate units in times of transformation.
  • Identify and implement opportunities to optimize processes across Frankfurt School
  • Enhance cross-functional collaboration between academic programs, executive education, and corporate solutions.

Your Profile

  • Master’s degree or higher in business, economics, management, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • Substantial professional experience in higher education management, executive education, consulting, or corporate strategy.
  • Familiarity with accreditation frameworks and corporate training markets is a plus.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to operate across academic and corporate contexts.
  • Strong project and resource management skills.
  • Excellent communicator in German and English; comfortable addressing faculty, students, corporate executives, regulators, and policy-makers.
  • Capable of balancing multiple priorities and stakeholders with diplomacy and efficiency.
  • Trusted advisor with high integrity and discretion.
  • Entrepreneurial and pragmatic mindset; solution-oriented.
  • Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a dual academic–corporate environment

What we Offer

  • Company pension scheme:

    We’re thinking ahead: with strong additional retirement benefits to secure your future
  • 30 days of annual leave, along with extra days off for special occasions:

    Whether it’s the end of the year, your wedding, a move, or your birthday – we give you the gift of time. This includes full days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, plus a half day on your birthday and on Shrove Tuesday.
  • Corporate benefit programme:

    Enjoy exclusive discounts for employees across a wide range of partner companies: from electronics to leisure activities
  • Health programmes:

    Extensive health offerings to support your well-being: ranging from fitness courses to medical check-ups
  • Flexitime and time off to balance overtime:

    A balance of structure and flexibility: Our flexitime model within core working hours lets you compensate for overtime with additional time off
  • Employee events and a strong team culture:

    From summer parties and Christmas celebrations to inspiring skill-sharing sessions: we believe in celebrating success together
  • Opportunities for education and professional development:

    Education is our core strength: Personalised career development through customised training and growth programs
  • Excellent transportation links:

    Ideally located with excellent access to public transportation
  • smart AI solutions for everyday office work:

    Our advanced AI solutions streamline your workflow: so you can work faster and focus on what truly counts
  • Exercise and fitness offers:

    Diverse sports options to help you stay active and recharge after work
  • Discounted public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket):

    Sustainable and budget-friendly travel with the subsidised Deutschlandticket

Are you Interested?

Please apply online! Your contact:

Melanie Benazić
Personalreferentin/ HR Manager
P: +49 69 154008 - 558


 
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