Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to integrate and continuously improve its school, adult-service, admissions, facilities, technology, and related operations across multiple sites. The COO will translate organizational strategy into practical priorities, strengthen coordination and accountability, and balance day-to-day operational needs with service quality and long-term development. Responsibilities include developing senior leaders, advancing a culture of transparency and teamwork, and partnering on budgeting, staffing, resource allocation, and responsible growth. The role also oversees quality, safety, compliance, and risk, guides responses to critical incidents, and serves as a trusted operating partner to the CEO. Candidates should bring significant senior leadership experience in a complex, multi-site, regulated direct-service organization, with responsibility for substantial programs and workforces. They should have a record of strengthening organizations while maintaining service continuity, developing leaders, and building accountability across diverse teams. Strong financial and business acumen, experience with regulatory and quality requirements, and credibility leading clinical, educational, or other professional service teams are essential. Exceptional judgment, communication, listening, conflict-management, and problem-solving skills are required. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree or relevant professional credentials is preferred.