Vice President, Operations: Philadelphia Education Fund

Bryn Mawr College; Brynmawr; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Vice President of Operations to oversee finance functions and guide strategic initiatives. This high-level role demands strong leadership skills and experience in managing financial systems, aiming to enhance outcomes for students in Philadelphia. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational landscape by ensuring sound financial management and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in educational organizations.
• Proven track record in finance and operations management.
• Ability to oversee policies and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic direction of finance functions.
• Supervise finance-related staff and contractors.
• Manage systems and processes vital for mission execution.

Skills

Financial modeling

Strategic planning

Audit coordination

Vendor management

Job description

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, PEF is the city’s most comprehensive, full-service education organization, working tirelessly to expand and improve educational opportunities for local youth. PEF envisions a Philadelphia where all young people have the skills, knowledge, opportunity, and access to resources they need to succeed in college and careers.

A key aspect of PEF’s work is supporting high school students in understanding and pursuing postsecondary options, including college and workplace exposure. To this end, PEF offers programs 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 to support schools and nonprofits in deepening student outcomes related to college and STEM fields.

The Vice President of Operations (VP) will utilize their industry knowledge to oversee systems, policies, and procedures vital for the organization’s mission execution. The role involves setting strategic direction and managing direct reports to implement these strategies.

The VP has two primary responsibilities: leading the strategic direction of PEF’s finance functions— including financial modeling, forecasting, invoicing, billing, reporting, process improvements, audit coordination, and vendor management—and supporting the organization at both strategic and operational levels. The VP supervises two in-house staff and a contracted controller, serving as a key member of the senior management team.