Vice President of Operations

Role Overview We are seeking for a Vice President of Operations. The Vice President of Operations is a senior executive responsible for the end-to-end operational performance of the organization, with direct accountability for student recruitment and placement, financial performance, curriculum execution, and scalable growth. Reporting to the President and serving as a core member of the Senior Leadership Team, this role drives disciplined execution across enrollment, delivery, outcomes, and expansion initiatives to ensure sustainable growth, profitability, and mission impact. This position requires a strategic operator who combines data-driven decision-making with hands-on leadership, capable of building systems, leading cross-functional teams, and translating strategy into measurable results. 
Responsibilities 

• Serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to enterprise strategy, annual planning, and long-range growth initiatives. 
• Establish operational governance, performance metrics, and business rhythms to ensure alignment across recruitment, instruction, placement, and finance. 
• Translate executive strategy into executable operating plans with clear accountability, timelines, and outcomes. 
• Own the full student lifecycle from lead generation and admissions through graduation and job placement. 
• Develop, execute, and optimize recruitment strategies to achieve enrollment targets while maintaining student quality and mission alignment. 
• Manage employer partnerships and placement operations to ensure strong employment outcomes, placement rates, and employer satisfaction. 
• Track and improve conversion metrics across the recruitment and placement funnel. 
• Hold accountability for operational revenue, costs, and margins across programs and locations. 
• Develop and manage operational budgets, forecasts, and financial performance dashboards. 
• Monitor unit economics (cost per student, cost per placement, revenue per cohort) and implement corrective actions as needed. 
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, and data-driven decision support. 
• Provide executive oversight of curriculum development, instructional quality, and program delivery. 
• Ensure curriculum remains aligned with industry demand, employer requirements, and regulatory standards. 
• Partner with academic leadership to continuously improve learning outcomes, completion rates, and student satisfaction. 
• Approve new programs, curriculum updates, and delivery models based on market demand and ROI. 
• Lead planning and execution of geographic, programmatic, and delivery-model expansion initiatives. 
• Conduct market analysis, capacity planning, and risk assessments to support sustainable growth. 
• Build scalable operational systems and processes to support expansion without degradation of quality or outcomes. 
• Oversee launch execution for new campuses, cohorts, or programs. 
• Lead and develop senior managers across operations, admissions, placement, and academic support functions. 
• Establish clear performance expectations, development plans, and succession strategies. 
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and student-first decision-making. 
• Recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing operational leaders. 
• Other duties as may be required. 

Work Schedule and Location

• Job Type: Full-Time 
• Schedule: As required 
• Work Location: Hybrid (Dallas / Fort Worth area)

Qualifications & Experience 

• Minimum of 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, education, workforce development, training, or a related industry. 
• Track record of scaling operations, launching new programs or locations, and driving measurable growth. 
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics. 
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and cross-functional influence skills. 

Benefits

• Paid time off 
• Certification / continuing education tuition reimbursement 
• Relocation assistance 
• 401(k) 
• Health benefits 
• Bonus opportunities