Chief Operating Officer
$400,000 USD/year Pay is set based on global value, not the local market. Most roles = hourly rate x 40 hrs x 50 weeks ($200 USD/hour)

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Description

Are you ready to lead the operational revolution in education? At our stealth-stage educational startup, we are redefining K-12 education across the US with AI-driven tools that enable students to master core subjects in a few hours each day. Our mission is to free up time for students to focus on sports, arts, entrepreneurship, and other holistic development activities. 

We are seeking a visionary leader to pioneer an AI-driven operational framework and ensure efficiency, scalability, and consistency across all our locations. Join us and harness cutting-edge AI and automation technologies to create a scalable, efficient, and consistent operational model, positioning our network of campuses as the gold standard in educational excellence.

In this role, you will utilize AI tools to create and refine our school campus model, implement AI systems for daily operational oversight, and continuously improve long-term operational processes. You will also manage the buildout of new campuses, coordinating with contractors and ensuring compliance with regulations to achieve final occupancy certification on time and within budget.

What you will be doing

  • Implement AI-driven systems for daily operations and long-term process improvement.
  • Develop and refine scalable franchise models using AI tools.
  • Oversee new campus buildouts from planning to final occupancy.

What you will NOT be doing

  • Directly coaching or supervising academic staff.
  • Engaging in regular, direct communications with students and parents.
  • Creating educational curriculums or models.

Key responsibilities

Develop and implement an AI-driven operational framework to transform operational management through predictive analytics and real-time monitoring, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and consistency across all locations.

Candidate requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years in operational roles with significant experience in building and optimizing repeatable processes for franchises or multi-location businesses.
  • Proven track record of successfully overseeing operations and implementing AI and automation technologies.
  • Expertise in managing new location buildouts, including regulatory compliance, contractor management, project monitoring, and budget/timeline management
  • A proven track record of successfully implementing AI and automation technologies
  • Strong ability to interpret and utilize data analytics for strategic decision-making.
  • Effective communication skills for conveying AI-driven insights and operational strategies.
  • Willingness to travel 10-40% within the US to support the stand-up of new campuses.
  • Legally eligible to work in the US without visa sponsorship.

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