Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director | Metro Schools
Job Title: Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director
Location: Columbus, OH | Onsite
Organization: Metro Schools
Description:
Metro Schools seeks a Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director (CEO/ED) who will report directly to the Governing Board. The CEO/ED is responsible for the strategic vision, academic excellence, operational effectiveness, financial stewardship, and public leadership of a growing, multi-site STEM district.
This role requires a mission-driven, visionary, and innovative leader who can translate bold ideas into measurable outcomes through strategic partnerships, disciplined financial management, and effective use of public and philanthropic resources.
The CEO/ED will lead across academic, operational, financial, and external-facing functions, ensuring alignment between organizational strategy, school performance, and long-term sustainability. This leader will serve as the primary spokesperson for Metro Schools and will build strong partnerships with higher education institutions, industry leaders, policymakers, and the broader community.
The next CEO/ED will inherit a high-performing, mission-driven organization with strong momentum and deep community partnerships and will lead Metro through its next phase of growth, including expanding the elementary school to achieve enrollment targets, strengthening internal systems, scaling impact, and sustaining its innovative edge.
Salary: $175,000 to $225,000