Chief Operating Officer

Swooped; United States; Remote; USD 240,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing nonprofit organization seeks a Chief Operating Officer to lead enterprise strategy and execution. This pivotal role involves overseeing operational excellence and scaling systems, with the aim of transforming higher education for first-generation and low-income students. Join a team that values inclusion, equity, and sustainable growth, while shaping the future of the tech workforce.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer-paid life & disability insurance

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Annual professional development stipend

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of senior executive experience, including as COO.
• Proven track record of scaling teams and systems.
• Strong understanding of remote-first organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-level strategy, planning, and operational excellence.
• Ensure operational alignment across functions and strategic goals.
• Provide executive oversight of G&A functions and foster performance culture.

Skills

Systems Thinking

Strategic Planning

Data-Informed Decision-Making

People Leadership

Job description

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Our client is reprogramming higher education to create the first generation of AI-native engineers, CTOs, and founders. They deliver industry-vetted courses and career support centered on the needs of first-generation and low-income students. Their students train with senior engineers, intern at top companies, and rise together to become the tech leaders of tomorrow.

With 30,000 students and alumni from 700 colleges now working at 2,000 companies, they are reshaping the tech workforce and the industries of the future.

Location: Remote, United States

Role Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Compensation: C-Suite $240,000 - $350,000

Why Join the Company Now

• You’ll be a defining leader during pivotal growth years—from 70 to 160+ staff, and from 20,000 to 100,000 students annually
• You’ll work alongside a visionary, externally focused CEO and bring focus, scale, and systems to match his ambition
• You’ll help operationalize one of the most promising models in higher ed and workforce development, driving economic mobility nationally

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be the organization’s internal architect and executional leader—responsible for turning ambitious multi-year goals into reality. Reporting to the CEO and serving as their closest operational partner, the COO will lead enterprise-level strategy, execution, planning, and operational excellence , ensuring the company scales with quality, sustainability, and impact.

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and integrator, energized by building high-performing teams and infrastructure in dynamic environments. This is a rare opportunity to join the executive team at a fast-growing, high-impact nonprofit that blends the discipline and speed of a tech startup with the mission of a movement.

Key Activities

Enterprise Strategy & Execution

• Co-lead the company's long-range planning and annual goal-setting in partnership with the CEO, driving forward-looking strategy decisions and planning
• Translate the company's 5-year strategic plan into scalable, resourced operational plans with clear milestones
• Monitor progress toward strategic objectives and ensure operational alignment and excellence across functions

Organizational Operations

• Provide executive oversight of G&A functions including Finance, People/Talent, and Business Operations—ensuring strategic alignment, resourcing, and performance
• Ensure operational excellence in financial management, HR, compliance, internal systems, vendor relationships, and risk management
• Champion and build scalable systems that support quality execution, cross-functional collaboration, accelerating innovation, and exponential growth with quality and sustainability
• Serve as a key thought partner and second-in-command to the CEO, and co-lead the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring department leaders are aligned, accountable, and empowered
• Foster a strong performance culture rooted in transparency, continuous improvement, and shared accountability

Planning, Budgeting & Org Design

• Lead the company's annual planning and budgeting processes, ensuring goals are resourced and aligned across departments
• Guide org-wide hiring, compensation, and org design strategy in line with scale and strategic priorities
• Optimize internal capacity by evolving team structures and systems as the company grows

Performance Management & Reporting

• Own org-wide performance infrastructure, including OKRs, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to the CEO and Board
• Ensure clear goal-tracking mechanisms and feedback loops that drive learning and accountability
• Leverage external and internal intelligence to power effective decision making

Culture, Equity & Scale

• Uphold and advance the company's mission-centered, equity-driven culture during a time of rapid growth
• Model inclusive leadership and reinforce systems and norms that support a high performing, agile team
• Ensure the company continues to feel small, fast, and connected as we grow in size and complexity

Qualifications

Experience:

• 10–15+ years of senior executive experience, including as a COO, Managing Director, or similar leadership role in a fast-growing tech company, nonprofit, or social impact organization
• Proven track record of scaling teams, systems, and budgets at $40M+ level and during periods of 2–3x organizational growth
• Experience leading high-level planning, annual budgeting, talent/hiring systems, and cross-functional operations
• Strong understanding of the unique dynamics of mission-driven, remote-first organizations and leading change management during periods of high growth
• Comfort operating as both a strategic and tactical leader, strong ability to operationalize CEO’s vision and the company's long term goals

Strengths:

• Exceptional strategic operator with bias for action, systems thinking, and data-informed decision-making
• Highly effective people leader and manager of managers; builds trust, accountability, and cohesion at the leadership level
• Thrives in high-growth environments with ambiguity and change
• Values excellence, humility, and collaboration—and leads with both heart and discipline

Compensation

The company has standardized salaries based on the position’s level, no matter where you live. For this role, the hiring company is hiring for an Executive level position at an annual salary of $240,000 to $350,000. Salary is determined based on your relevant experience and skills as evaluated through the interview process.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

This is a 100% remote position—work from anywhere in the U.S.! The company prioritizes employee well-being with a competitive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance (90% employer-covered for employees and dependents), employer-funded healthcare reimbursement, FSAs, and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: 401(k), employer-paid life & disability insurance, and identity theft protection
• Work-Life Balance: Generous PTO, paid holidays, 10 weeks of fully paid parental leave, and an annual year-end company closure (Dec 24 – Jan 2)
• Professional Growth: $1,000 annual professional development stipend and home office setup support
• Student Loan Forgiveness: The company is a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), helping employees manage student loan debtA
• dditional Perks: Pet wellness plans, legal services, home/auto insurance discounts, and exclusive marketplace savings

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240,000—$350,000 USD

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative and General Business

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security and Technology, Information and Media

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