Vice President, Operations

Vice President, Operations

The Vice President, Operations, provides executive-level leadership to develop and manage multiple functional areas and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements that ensure the effective delivery of Home Office operational services in support of Alliance schools and scholars. The Vice President serves as a key member of the Operations leadership team, shaping organizational strategy, leading cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence across Alliance's schools.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide data-driven, network-wide organizational leadership
• Provide team management and leadership
• Oversee business operations
• Oversee facilities maintenance & repair team
• Oversee network operations lead team and drive school operational performance

The ideal candidates will have

• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, cross-functional operational organizations or initiatives
• Exceptional people leader with experience developing high-performing teams
• Executive presence with the ability to influence across all organizational levels
• Demonstrated systems thinking with the ability to translate data into strategy and execution
• Proven track record for driving outcomes and managing complex change across a school system of a similar size to Alliance
• Previously served as Assistant Principal of Operations at a K-12 school, or similar role, for at least two years
• Strong project management skills with strong attention to detail and the ability to efficiently and simultaneously manage multiple projects, escalating issues as needed
• Proven ability to navigate complex issues and ambiguity and achieve results, while managing up and managing laterally to drive outcomes
• Experience in compliance, audits, risk assessment, or a related field
• 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 other home office and school-based colleagues
• Entrepreneurial spirit to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to the success of a dynamic team committed to a new future for urban education
• Commitment to Alliance's core beliefs and educational philosophy
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google-based applications

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Preferred: Master's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of relevant, progressive professional work experience in a public school district, public administration, charter school/education management organization, university, or in a related field, including at least three (3) years of school leadership experience

Benefits

In alignment with our commitment to equity for our scholars, Alliance is dedicated to promoting equity and transparency within our team, offering competitive salaries commensurate with experience, as well as generous retirement and health benefits. This position is Exempt.

• We strive to be the best employer possible by offering excellent benefits for our employees and their families. Please click HERE for more information about our health benefits, retirement options, as well as our paid holidays and leave.
• Relocation: Individuals residing outside of the Greater Los Angeles area are eligible for a relocation bonus of $5,000 for individuals and $7,500 for new staff with families/partners.
• Professional Development: At Alliance, we believe in supporting staff growth by providing substantial professional development support. Home Office staff are allocated $500 per year for professional development expenses.

Work Location

This position is a hybrid role which will include a combination of working from home, our network office, and travel to school sites. The successful candidate will be given a $400 work-from-home set-up allowance and receive a monthly stipend of $100.

Compensation

$130,000.00 - $173,500.00

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit an application. If you advance to the next step, you will be contacted for a phone screen and/or interview. Only candidates who advance will be contacted.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Alliance College-Ready Public Schools is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, anti-racist, pro-Black community that celebrates diversity, equity, and the unique identities of all scholars and staff. Nearly two-thirds of our teachers and administrators identify as people of color, reinforcing our commitment to representation and the power of diverse role models. We recognize the richness of the cultures and communities we serve, and we believe that embracing and empowering these identities is essential to the success and pride of our scholars. Working at Alliance means joining a movement to drive transformative change, nurture resilience, and build lifelong, meaningful connections with scholars and their communities.

Champion Alliance's Anti-Racist, Pro-Black Mission: The strongest candidates will bring a commitment to Alliance's mission of building an anti-racist, pro-Black community that prioritizes the success and well-being of Black and Brown scholars. Candidates should have a passion for promoting equity through anti-racist, student-centered teaching practices that celebrate racial and cultural identities. This role is rooted in service to systemically underserved communities in Los Angeles, helping scholars graduate "college-ready" with pride in who they are.

This job description is subject to change at any time based on the evolving needs of the organization.

• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools are tuition-free public charter schools that do not discriminate against any scholar, parent, community member, or staff member based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools requires that all team members complete a LiveScan background check and TB clearance.
• Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they match every criterion. If you think you meet some of the qualifications, but don't necessarily check every box in the job description, we encourage you to still apply. If you have questions contact the Talent Acquisition Team at joinus@laalliance.org.