Fractional Chief Operating Officer, Charter School Network

About the role

The Fractional COO will lead operations across a multi-school charter network during a period of growth and transition. This person will work closely with the CEO and school leaders to strengthen systems, oversee day-to-day operations, and build operational infrastructure that scales.

Responsibilities

• Lead network-wide operations, including facilities, HR administration, compliance, and finance coordination.
• Partner with the CEO on strategic priorities and translate them into operational execution.
• Assess current systems and identify where structure, staffing, or process needs to change.
• Build and refine policies, procedures, and reporting structures across school sites.
• Support budgeting and resource allocation in partnership with finance.
• Mentor and manage operations staff at the network and school level.
• Represent operations in board and leadership meetings as needed.

Requirements

• 15 or more years of credible leadership experience in charter school systems and operations.
• Direct experience managing operations across multiple school sites within a charter network.
• A track record of building or strengthening operational systems in a growth-stage or transitional organization.
• Strong command of school operations domains: HR, finance coordination, facilities, compliance, and vendor management.
• Comfort working independently in a fractional or interim capacity.
• Availability to work Pacific business hours regardless of home location.

Schedule

10-month engagement at 25 to 30 hours per week. Remote, U.S.-based with availability aligned to Pacific time.