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National Alliance for Public Charter Schools · 6 days ago

Senior Vice President, Operations

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$200K/yr - $240K/yr

10+ years exp

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is dedicated to expanding access to high-quality public education for all students. As Senior Vice President of Operations, you will partner with the CEO to oversee core operational functions, including finance, technology, HR, and compliance, ensuring organizational alignment and operational excellence.

EducationNon Profit

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Provide Strategic Leadership

Partner with the CEO to ensure operational excellence

Coordinate executive team operations to align organizational priorities and work, track progress, and drive follow-through with effective meetings and cross-team coordination structures

Measure progress against the strategic plan and all grant metrics by ensuring that all managers submit annual & quarterly goals to the CEO for review and approval

Manage Operations & People

Provide direct oversight and strategic guidance for teams responsible for HR, technology, finance, and compliance, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and operational excellence

Ensure HR strategy, talent management, and organizational culture initiatives are executed effectively and result in high marks on the Great Places to Work survey and other Board-approved metrics

Champion an organizational culture that prioritizes clarity, team alignment, collaboration, and excellence. Plan and lead three in-person staff gatherings a year that advance these objectives and values

Coordinate NAPCS’s annual calendar, ensuring that retreats, staff meetings, and team-building events are well-organized and meaningful

Coordinate the annual compensation review process with Managers and the CEO

Work with the VP of HR and Operations to ensure that performance reviews are conducted and that open positions are filled in a timely manner

Offer a suite of personnel benefits that are attractive to current and prospective employees

Provide oversight of contracts and the contractors hired by the organization

Build infrastructure and organizational systems that assist employees in accomplishing work tasks, including systems for managing communications and information sharing, while minimizing bureaucracy and enhancing efficiency

Lead Finance & Compliance

Oversee financial strategy, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning

Ensure alignment of annual operating budget with strategic priorities and grant obligations

Implement financial controls, processes, and reporting systems for transparency and compliance, including managing the annual audit

Drive scenario planning and risk management to support organizational resilience

Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to the government, funders, and Board of Directors

Source adequate insurance (EPLI, D&O, Cyber) to protect NAPCS, its employees, and Board

Learn and operationalize legal requirements to keep NAPCS compliant with federal and state laws applicable to nonprofit groups that advocate for specific policies

Board Engagement & Governance

Oversee the preparation of board materials, coordinate meetings, ensure bylaws are followed and amended as needed, organize new member onboarding

Maintain and execute calendar of annual governance and compliance deadlines

Lead or staff Board audit committee and produce quarterly financial updates for Boards

Ensure year-end acknowledgment of Board members and acknowledgement of members whose terms are expiring

Qualification

Strategic PlanningFinancial ManagementOperational ExcellenceCross-Functional LeadershipRisk ManagementBudgetingCompliance KnowledgeOrganizational CultureEducation AdvocacyCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem SolvingLeadership Experience

Required

10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including significant operational and financial management responsibilities

Expertise in strategic planning, organizational growth, and cross-functional leadership

Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and risk management

Exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, able to influence and collaborate at all levels

Collaborative leader committed to fostering alignment and teamwork across departments

Excited by problem solving, change, and creating from scratch

Undergraduate degree (MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred)

Experience in the charter school sector, education advocacy, or nonprofit leadership—or a strong understanding of mission-driven organizations and a passion for advancing educational equity

Committed to the mission of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools and passionate about expanding access to high-quality public education for all students

Preferred

MBA or equivalent advanced degree

Benefits

We cover 100% of an employee’s medical, dental, and vision premiums, and 50% for spouses and dependents, including an HRA to cover 100% of in-network medical deductibles.

403(b) retirement account with up to a 6% match after 90 days of employment

Automatic life insurance coverage, short- and long-term disability coverage, and FSA

12 weeks of fully paid parental leave

25 PTO days annually, plus every federal holiday and a week off at year-end

Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service, plus a $500 home office setup stipend in your first 90 days