Chief Operating Officer

MyHR Partner, Inc • Bethlehem, PA

23h • $200 - $220 • Remote

About The Position

The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) is looking for a Chief Operating Officer who knows how to listen carefully, decide confidently, and help our mission-driven organization stay focused on what matters most.
Our President & CEO is an empathetic and collaborative leader who deeply values input and perspective across the organization. Due to a retirement this summer, we are restructuring a position that will now function as a COO. A COO who’s a strategic partner - someone who can synthesize diverse viewpoints, cut through complexity, and make timely, well-informed decisions that move the organization forward.
This full-time, 100% remote role offers the opportunity to serve as a highly impactful right hand to the CEO, partnering closely to translate vision into action while strengthening execution, alignment, and organizational focus.
Please note: This position may close early based on applicant volume. We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
The COO plays a critical role in helping the CEO step out of day-to-day operational decision-making, filtering information, driving execution, and ensuring the organization remains focused, aligned, and effective while maintaining a culture rooted in collaboration, respect, and shared purpose. NACE is complex in its operations and offerings; as such, each day will look a little different, but you can expect to do the following:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus
• 10+ years of senior or executive leadership experience with broad operational oversight
• Background in associations, higher education, workforce development, events, or other mission‑driven, program‑based organizations strongly preferred
• Proven ability to lead multi‑functional teams and drive organization‑wide strategy from planning through execution
• Experience overseeing complex portfolios that may include programs, marketing, communications, partnerships, and revenue‑generating initiatives
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated success in operational management and performance oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing and presenting to executive audiences and Boards of Directors
• High emotional intelligence with a leadership style rooted in collaboration, clarity, accountability, and trust‑building
• Willingness and ability to travel for multi‑day trips approximately 4–8 times per year

Nice To Haves

• Background in associations, higher education, workforce development, events, or other mission‑driven, program‑based organizations strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Translate strategic priorities into clear plans, aligned goals, and accountable execution
• Gather input from diverse stakeholders, synthesize perspectives, and make timely, well-informed decisions
• Serve as a trusted thought partner to the CEO, helping prioritize issues and determine next steps
• Ensure that our content creation is leveraged fully across the organization to drive maximum member benefit and to drive additional attention and revenue
• Oversee core organizational operations and lead multiple department heads (6 direct reports)
• Drive cross-functional coordination and help streamline decision-making across the organization
• Strengthen processes, performance metrics, and systems that support clarity and execution
• Partner with the CEO in preparing materials and presentations for the Board of Directors
• Present to and engage with the Board as appropriate on operational performance and organizational priorities; and represent the CEO at meetings and presentations with external stakeholders.
• Lead with high emotional intelligence, balancing empathy with clarity and accountability
• Support, coach, and develop senior leaders while reinforcing a collaborative, mission-aligned culture
• Identifying opportunities for evolution and improvement and lead change management efforts
• Support long-term sustainability, scalability, and impact across programs, partnerships, and initiatives

Benefits

• Salary in the range of $200-$220K/year
• A 37.5-hour workweek
• Generous paid time off and vacation time
• Paid holidays –these include MLK Jr. Day, Juneteenth, and the week between Christmas and New Year’s
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous medical, dental, and vision plan (no premium for employee-only coverage and extremely reasonable rates for family coverage!)
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability
• Company provided life insurance equal to two times annual salary
• Annual professional development allotment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees