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Vice President, Operations: Philadelphia Education Fund

Bryn Mawr College

Brynmawr

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Vice President of Operations to lead financial strategy and oversight. This pivotal role involves ensuring operational excellence, financial modeling, and vendor management while guiding a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and a passion for education, contributing to the mission of enhancing educational opportunities for youth. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to making a difference in the community, where your leadership will directly impact students' futures and the effectiveness of educational programs.

Proven experience in financial modeling and strategic oversight.
Ability to lead and manage finance functions effectively.

Provide operational oversight for finance functions at PEF.
Supervise in-house staff and manage financial processes.

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Vendor management

Audit coordination

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Master's degree in Business Administration

Philadelphia Education Fund’s (PEF) mission is to drive exceptional outcomes for all students by developing great teachers and building paths to college and career success. Founded in 1985, today PEF is the city’s most comprehensive, full-service education organization, working tirelessly to expand and improve educational opportunities available to local youth. PEF envisions a Philadelphia where all young people have the skills, knowledge, opportunity, and access to the resources they need to succeed in college and careers.

A key aspect of PEF’s work is ensuring that every high school student in Philadelphia is supported in understanding and pursuing their options for a postsecondary academic journey, anchored in college and supported through workplace and career exposure. To support in this effort, PEF operates a diverse portfolio of offerings targeting students (College Access Program, PhillyGoes2College, Spark Philadelphia, Philadelphia Scholars Last Dollar Scholarship, Fostering College Readiness), teachers (McKinney Center for STEM Education, the Philadelphia Postsecondary Success Program), and the community (Education First Compact, Philadelphia STEM Ecosystem). In 2017, PEF launched an education consulting practice that supports schools and nonprofits deepen student college and STEM related outcomes.

Position Overview

The Vice President of Operations (VP) will be required to use their industry knowledge and skills to provide operational oversight of the systems, policies, and procedures necessary for the organization to execute their mission. In this role, the person will be responsible for setting strategy in their areas of responsibility and overseeing direct reports to implement the designated strategies.

Key Responsibilities