Vice President, Operations

Alliance Home Office; Alliance (NE); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 173,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation bonus

Professional development support

Health benefits

Job summary

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools seeks a Vice President of Operations to provide executive leadership across school support systems, drive strategic operational plans, and coach diverse teams for improved school performance. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strong execution across the network.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in school leadership, executive presence, and systems thinking, with a track record of managing complex change in K‑12 settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in a public school district, public administration, charter school/education management organization, or related field, including at least three years of school leadership experience.
• Experience leading large-scale, cross-functional operational organizations or initiatives.
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Alliance's school support systems to enable strong scholar outcomes.
• Guide functional leads of the Operations Division to develop clear, measurable operational plans aligned with the larger strategy.
• Lead and develop school‑facing operational support teams to strengthen coaching, improve school performance, and ensure consistent implementation of network priorities.
• Drive initiatives to improve cross‑functional coordination and communication with other Home Office departments.
• Hold functional teams accountable for achieving network operational performance goals through clear expectations and performance management.
• Develop organizational capacity by designing scalable systems, strengthening leadership pipelines, and reducing operational variability across schools.
• Manage and coach direct reports, oversee Team operations, review work with actionable feedback, and build operational capacity with coaching and professional learning.
• Implement a vision and framework for hiring, operations leadership professional development, staff development, and performance management in alignment with the Alliance School Operations Leadership rubric.
• Manage budgets for the Network Operations Lead, Business Operations, and Facilities teams.
• Oversee strategic leadership of Business Operations, including attendance strategy, nutrition program oversight, safety strategy, scholar health operations, and operational monitoring.
• Oversee Facilities Maintenance & Repair Team: ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, vendor strategy, capital improvement projects, and financial stewardship.
• Lead the Network Operations Lead Team to provide operational support, define expectations, ensure effective coaching, identify systemic barriers, and scale high‑impact practices.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive presence

Systems thinking

Project management

Change management

K‑12 education experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

About Alliance College-Ready Public Schools

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is one of the largest nonprofit public charter school networks in the nation, operating 25 high‑performing middle and high schools that serve nearly 13,000 scholars in Los Angeles. The schools have a strong record of graduation and are recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, the U.S. Department of Education, and the California Department of Education.

Role Summary

The Vice President, Operations provides executive-level leadership to develop and manage multiple functional areas and cross‑functional teams. The VP shapes organizational strategy, leads cross-functional initiatives, and ensures operational excellence across Alliance’s schools.

Essential Responsibilities

• Own the operational strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of Alliance's school support systems to enable strong scholar outcomes.
• Guide functional leads of the Operations Division to develop clear, measurable operational plans aligned with the larger strategy.
• Lead and develop school‑facing operational support teams to strengthen coaching, improve school performance, and ensure consistent implementation of network priorities.
• Drive initiatives to improve cross‑functional coordination and communication with other Home Office departments.
• Hold functional teams accountable for achieving network operational performance goals through clear expectations and performance management.
• Develop organizational capacity by designing scalable systems, strengthening leadership pipelines, and reducing operational variability across schools.
• Manage and coach direct reports, oversee Team operations, review work with actionable feedback, and build operational capacity with coaching and professional learning.
• Implement a vision and framework for hiring, operations leadership professional development, staff development, and performance management in alignment with the Alliance School Operations Leadership rubric.
• Manage budgets for the Network Operations Lead, Business Operations, and Facilities teams.
• Oversee strategic leadership of Business Operations, including attendance strategy, nutrition program oversight, safety strategy, scholar health operations, and operational monitoring.
• Oversee Facilities Maintenance & Repair Team: ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, vendor strategy, capital improvement projects, and financial stewardship.
• Lead the Network Operations Lead Team to provide operational support, define expectations, ensure effective coaching, identify systemic barriers, and scale high‑impact practices.

Ideal Candidates

• Demonstrated success leading large‑scale, cross‑functional operational organizations or initiatives.
• Exceptional people leader with high‑performing team experience.
• Executive presence and ability to influence all organizational levels.
• Systems‑thinking abilities to translate data into strategy and execution.
• Proven track record driving outcomes and managing complex change across a school system of similar size.
• Prior experience as Assistant Principal of Operations at a K‑12 school or similar role for at least two years.
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Experience in compliance, audits, risk assessment, or related fields.
• Knowledge of urban school environments and school culture.
• Ability to lead effectively in a multi‑layered organization and build strong relationships with school leaders and colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to contribute to a dynamic team.
• Commitment to Alliance’s core beliefs and educational philosophy.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google‑based applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree.
• 5+ years of progressive professional experience in a public school district, public administration, charter school/education management organization, or related field, including at least three years of school leadership experience.

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary range: $130,000.00 – $173,500.00.
• Generous retirement and health benefits.
• Professional development support: $500 per year for professional development expenses.
• Relocation bonus: $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for families/partners residing outside the Greater Los Angeles area.
• Hybrid work model: combination of working from home, network office, and travel to school sites; $400 work‑from‑home set‑up allowance and a monthly stipend of $100.

Work Location

Hybrid role with assignments at the network office and school sites.

EEO Statement

Alliance College‑Ready Public Schools is a tuition‑free public charter school that does not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. Alliance requires all team members to complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance. Alliance is committed to fostering an inclusive, anti‑racist, pro‑Black community and embraces equity as a core principle.