COO – School Services

Job description

Chief Operating Officer – School Services Brooklyn, NY Based, 2x/week in office, preferred 200-240K Overview A growing education services organization is seeking a Chief Operating Officer to lead and scale its School Services division. This is a high-impact leadership role overseeing an established and growing operation with two major priorities: strengthening the current Title I business and driving expansion into new markets and new educational models. The right person will be responsible for taking high-level vision and turning it into action, while owning execution, financial performance, and long-term growth. This role requires a leader who can operate strategically, drive accountability, integrate across departments, and build in an entrepreneurial environment without needing layers of bureaucracy. Key Responsibilities Lead the School Services division with full ownership over operations, growth, and financial performance Translate high-level strategy into clear, actionable execution plans Drive P&L performance, budgeting, and overall business health Oversee educational operations, service quality, compliance, and customer experience Lead growth initiatives, expansion strategy, and go-to-market execution Strengthen referral pipelines, sales strategy, and funding opportunities Integrate effectively with shared services and adjacent business units Build, lead, and hold teams accountable in a fast-moving environment Ideal Candidate Proven senior leadership experience in education services Strong operational expertise paired with growth and business-building experience Experience overseeing a mid-sized or larger organization with real scale and complexity Strong academic / educational background, ideally with formal training in education or special education Deep understanding of educational operations, compliance, and service delivery Entrepreneurial mindset — polished and professional, but not overly corporate Strong people leadership, executive presence, and ability to influence across departments EOS familiarity is a strong plus What Matters Most Leadership Operational depth Growth experience Industry background Ability to execute vision and scale responsibly Email: [email protected]