Senior Vice President, Operations

WHAT IS THE ROLE 

As Senior Vice President, Operations, you will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and oversee the organization’s core operational functions. You will provide high-level leadership for finance, technology, HR, and compliance, organizational planning and alignment, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability.  

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

You will: 

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.    

 

WHO YOU ARE 

• You are a strategic, results-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. 

• You have 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including significant operational and financial management responsibilities. 

• You have expertise in strategic planning, organizational growth, and cross-functional leadership. 

• You have strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and risk management. 

• You are an exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, able to influence and collaborate at all levels. 

• You are a collaborative leader committed to fostering alignment and teamwork across departments. 

• You are excited by problem solving, change, and creating from scratch.  

• You have an undergraduate degree (MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred). 

• You have experience in the charter school sector, education advocacy, or nonprofit leadership—or you bring a strong understanding of mission-driven organizations and a passion for advancing educational equity. 

• You are 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. 

 

WHAT WE OFFER 

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools offers a sector-leading salary and benefits package. 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. We also offer: 

• 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 

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $200,000–$240,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.  

 

WHO WE ARE 

The National Alliance for Public Charter Schools believes that all families deserve high-quality public school options. Charter schools are independent public schools providing families with a new set of public school options. Each of these schools is developed to be a partnership between parents, teachers, and students.    

When given the option, parents are choosing to enroll their children in charter schools. In fact, the demand for charter schools is far outpacing the supply in most communities. What began as a small movement in a few states has grown to become a major force in education reform across the country. Through advocacy, research, and strategic communications, the National Alliance works to grow the number of high-quality charter schools available to all families, especially those who do not have access to high-quality public schools.