Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Austin, Dalass, Houston, or San Antonio, TX | Hybrid
Organization: KIPP Texas
Description: KIPP Texas is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) committed to educational equity and passionate about creating joyful, academically excellent schools through operational excellence and fiscal sustainability. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and serving as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the COO will play a pivotal role in leading the organization towards the 2025 plan. Working closely with senior executives and department heads, the COO will contribute to shaping the vision for organizational growth, operational excellence, and fiscal sustainability through driving strategic implementation to achieve KIPP Texas’ 2025 goals.
The COO will lead all departments within the operations portfolio including, School Operations, Operations Services, Marketing, Communications, Enrollment, and Special Projects to provide KIPP TX students support services. They will support and manage the leaders of each department, providing guidance, leadership, and coaching. Additionally, the COO is responsible for ensuring topline organizational revenue through its oversight of average daily attendance (ADA) and enrollment. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders and vendors, the COO will clarify and enact KIPP Texas’ operations model, including oversight of average daily attendance (ADA), student enrollment, and school operations compliance. The COO will champion KIPP Texas’ culture and foster high performance and continuous improvement, rooted in a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.