Vice President of Operations

About the position

The Vice President of Operations will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee operations activities for assigned departments, ensuring that UWorld continues to grow as the leading education company worldwide. This leadership position will have a direct impact on UWorld fulfilling its mission to improve learning while helping both students and professionals reach their full potential.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with department managers and directors, ensures that assigned departments are fully staffed with top performers
• Provides mentoring and identifies professional development needs for direct reports
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Oversees the daily workflow of assigned departments
• Communicates and implements the strategic direction of assigned departments
• Collaborates with COO and other executive leadership to develop and meet company goals while supplying expertise and guidance on assigned departments and projects
• Collaborates with other divisions and departments to carry out company goals and objectives
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline processes and resources
• Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans, such as those for staffing, development, organization, efficiency, and resource focus, are in line with the company vision
• Establishes, communicates, and implements policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent support and execution
• Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects
• Establishes and administers assigned budgets
• Presents periodic performance reports and metrics to the COO and other executive leadership
• Maintains knowledge of emerging technologies and trends that may impact the company
• Identifies training needs and ensures proper training is provided
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent required
• At least 15 years of industry-related experience, including 5 years in upper management
• EdTech/Education Industry experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation (contingent on experience)
• Paid time off (based on sliding scale according to hire date and work hours)
• Generous paid holiday schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, vision, dental, life, disability)
• 401(k) plan for retirement with 5% employer matching (eligibility after 90 days of employment)