COO & HR Leader - K-12 Charter School

Environmental-Charter-School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 107,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh seeks a strategic, systems-minded Chief Operating Officer to align operations with the ECS mission and foster a best-place-to-work culture. The role leads HR, facilities, transportation, and non-instructional services while reporting to the senior leadership team.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years in management, including COO experience, PA school district or charter exposure, and a proven record in HR leadership and compliance with certifications and

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible management experience including as a Chief Operating Officer
• Experience in Pennsylvania school districts, charter schools or public organizations
• Demonstrated success leading HR including designing and implementing HR systems/processes
• Experience with complex employment certifications and requirements (clearances)
• Experience working with collective bargaining agreements

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a K-12 charter school district (~250 employees, ~1,100 students)
• Serve as the school's Director of Human Resources
• Lead non-instructional operations (facilities, food services, transportation, admin) to run safely and efficiently
• Develop and implement HR systems, processes and HRIS configurations
• Collaborate with senior leadership to advance ECS mission and staff well-being

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational management

HR management

Systems thinking

Budgeting

Tools

HRIS platforms

Job description

Environmental Charter School in Pittsburgh seeks a strategic, systems-minded Chief Operating Officer to align operations with the ECS mission and foster a best-place-to-work culture. The role leads HR, facilities, transportation, and non-instructional services while reporting to the senior leadership team.

The ideal candidate has 7-10 years in management, including COO experience, PA school district or charter exposure, and a proven record in HR leadership and compliance with certifications and