Senior Vice President of Operations

Endeavor Schools

About The Position

At Endeavor Schools, we are changing the world one child at a time. Endeavor Schools is a stable, growing family of private schools committed to creating better education for a better world. Making a significant, lasting, positive difference in the communities we serve begins and ends with our people. At Endeavor Schools, we are always recruiting for team members who have the courage, skills, experience, and desire to help us strengthen our team and deliver on the promises we make to the families that we serve.Endeavor Schools has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Vice President of Operations! The Senior Vice President of Operations is a key leader responsible for driving success and sustainability across multiple regions, ensuring operational excellence, and upholding company standards. The VPO oversees a team of Regional Directors (RDs) and works collaboratively with school leadership to foster a culture of teamwork, performance, and alignment with Endeavor Schools’ core values. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the VPO will ensure the achievement of academic, financial, and operational goals while creating an environment conducive to the well-being of staff, students, and families.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
10+ years of experience in education or a related service industry, with a minimum of 7 years in multi-site management or leadership roles.
Strong background in overseeing and coordinating efforts across various sites to ensure consistency and excellence in performance and results.
Demonstrated ability to effectively guide and develop high-performing leaders to achieve organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience in early childhood education is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership aligned with Endeavor’s Core Values to ensure the overall success and sustainability of schools.
Lead the development and implementation of region-specific operational protocols, policies, and systems, while maintaining consistency with company-wide practices.
Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to set strategic direction and establish annual operational goals for each region.
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, particularly state licensing, health, and safety standards.
Working with the RDs, oversee the proper maintenance of school facilities and recommend capital improvements for operational efficiency.
Collaborate with the Academics Department to ensure the delivery of high-quality, research-based, and developmentally appropriate curricula.
Ensure all schools meet or exceed accrediting standards and company goals related to educational programming.
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of RDs, ensuring they are equipped to manage their respective regions effectively.
Establish training and development plans to foster growth among school leadership teams.
Cultivate a culture of trust, collaboration, and professional excellence by reinforcing Endeavor’s Core Values and holding team members accountable.
Collaborate on the development of regional and school-level budgets and ensure budgetary goals are met.
Monitor revenue, labor, and expense targets, and implement corrective action when necessary to meet financial objectives.
Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, including families, staff, and leadership.
Implement strategies to ensure family and staff satisfaction through proactive communication, feedback collection, and action plans based on feedback.