Institute Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking an Institute Chief Operating Officer to translate leadership priorities into coordinated action and oversee organization-wide operations. The role leads operational teams, strengthens systems and accountability, and guides major change across a geographically dispersed, multi-entity organization. Responsibilities include partnering with finance leadership on budgets and resource stewardship; overseeing legal, regulatory, cybersecurity, continuity, and operational risks; and supporting long-term property and care planning. The COO also develops leaders, supports succession planning, and fosters collaboration, trust, and clear communication across the organization and its stakeholders. Candidates should bring senior executive experience leading operations and organizational change in a large, complex, mission-driven environment. Broad business and operational expertise across finance, human resources, technology, property, legal and risk, communications, and administration is required, along with strong fiscal stewardship, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience navigating matrixed structures, shared authority, and consultative decision-making is important. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in a relevant field is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, integrity, emotional maturity, and a commitment to inclusive, service-oriented leadership.