Vice President Operations

Role Description The Vice President Operations is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing the academy’s operational functions to ensure efficient, compliant, and mission-aligned daily activities. This role leads operational planning, coordinates cross-functional projects, and partners with academic and administrative leaders to optimize processes, systems, and resource allocation. The Vice President Operations manages budgets and P&L performance, monitors key performance indicators, and implements operational policies and procedures that support strategic growth. Day-to-day work includes guiding project timelines, resolving operational issues, improving stakeholder experience, and ensuring that operational practices support students, families, and staff. The role also involves continuous process improvement, risk management, vendor and partner coordination, and clear communication with leadership on operational priorities and outcomes.

Qualifications

Candidates should possess strong Operations Management skills, including process optimization, resource planning, and systems implementation. Candidates should possess P&L Management and financial oversight skills to manage budgets, monitor performance, and support data-informed decisions. Candidates should possess Strategic Planning skills, with experience aligning operations to long-term organizational goals and educational priorities. Candidates should possess Project Management skills to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage timelines, and deliver outcomes on schedule. Candidates should possess Customer Service and stakeholder relationship skills to support students, families, staff, and external partners effectively. Additional beneficial qualifications include experience in education or nonprofit environments, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, and proficiency with digital collaboration tools. A bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Education Administration, or a related field is preferred; advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus. Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, work effectively in a remote environment, and communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats.