Chief Operations Officer
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value due to competitive salary, strategic impact on educational operations, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Competitive salary: $158,000/year
- Strategic role in enhancing education operations
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance
- Requires specific educational management experience
Pros
- Competitive salary around $158,952/year
- Key role in enhancing educational operations and student support
- Comprehensive benefits including employer-paid healthcare
Cons
- High expectations for experience in charter schools
- Potentially demanding workload balancing multiple operations
- May require extensive on-site presence initially
Who it's for
Mid to Senior • Hybrid
Good fit
- Experienced operational leaders in educational settings
- Professionals motivated by improving student outcomes
- Individuals with a track record in charter school management
Not recommended for
- New applicants lacking educational management experience
- Candidates unwilling to be onsite during training
- Those preferring roles with minimal administrative duties
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Visions In Education is looking for a Chief Operations Officer to join us in serving our employees and programs.
The Chief Operations Officer will be responsible for driving strategic leadership on all matters related to effective business/technology operations, including: operations and supply-chain management optimization, process improvement, financial management, budgeting, purchasing, student records, student assessments, technology, curriculum support services, and facilities. In addition, this position will contribute to optimizing marketing, communications and enrollment management. The position serves as a principal advisor to the Superintendent/Executive Director, Board of Directors, and executive leadership staff.
In general, this position will work a hybrid schedule of 3-4 days at our office in Gold River, CA and 1-2 days remotely. However, this will not begin until the employee is fully trained. Depending upon the needs of the department this schedule is subject to change.
Visions In Education offers a very generous, competitive benefits package that includes options for 100% employer-paid Medical/Dental/Vision (single), retirement (CalSTRS/CalPERS), and time off including vacation, holidays, and sick days.
More information regarding our school can be found by visiting www.viedu.org.
- Four (4) year college degree from an accredited university is required (preferably with a major in Business or Public Administration, Management, Technology, Finance, or related field.)
- Master’s or professional/advanced degree from an accredited university preferred (preferably in Business or Public Administration, Management, Technology, Finance, or similar fields.)
- A Certified Public Accountant is highly desirable.
- At least eight (8) years of experience leading and managing the operations of a charter school organization of similar size and complexity, preferably in California.
- Previous public and/or charter school experience is highly desirable.
- Microsoft Office and Google Workspace are preferable.
Please include a cover letter, resume, and two letters of reference (required by external and internal candidates). Please state clearly in your cover letter your experience that qualifies you for this position and why you want to work for Visions In Education Charter School.
