Deputy Chief Operating Officer
| Job title | Deputy Chief Operating Officer | Classification | Exempt |
| Reports to | Chief Operating Officer | Organization Unit | Administration |
| Approved by | Human Resources | Effective date | 2/27/2026 |
Performance Academies – Ohio
Full-Time | Exempt | Statewide Travel Required
About the Role
Performance Academies is seeking a highly organized, systems-driven leader to serve as our Deputy Chief Operating Officer (DCOO). This senior leadership role is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational performance of our growing network of public charter schools across Ohio.This position reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer and works closely with executive leadership, superintendents, principals, and board members to ensure operational excellence across all campuses.
We welcome candidates from education and non-education operational leadership backgrounds. If you have led multi-site operations, managed complex systems, and built scalable processes — we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide operational oversight across multiple Ohio campuses.
- Conduct regular site visits to ensure strong execution of systems and procedures.
- Oversee facilities, food service, transportation, safety and technology operations.
- Lead annual enrollment planning aligned to budget targets and growth projections.
- Oversee the full enrollment pipeline from marketing through student start date.
- Monitor enrollment data, conversion metrics, and forecasting; provide executive reports.
- Ensure compliance with state, sponsor and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Oversee transportation compliance and coordination with resident districts.
- Lead development and implementation of standardized operating procedures (SOPs).
- Prepare executive dashboards and operational performance reports.
- Support Board governance, policy updates and meeting preparation.
- Supervise operational staff and participate in hiring and performance management.
- Monitor operational budgets and vendor agreements for efficiency and alignment.
Qualifications
- Education & Experience:
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in operations, multi-site management, education administration, or comparable field.
Education experience preferred but not required.
Experience in compliance or regulated environments is a plus.
We are open to candidates from fields such as healthcare, nonprofit management, government, retail, logistics, transportation or corporate operations.
- Skills & Strengths:
Data-driven decision maker.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Professional presence with executive leadership and Board members.
Willingness to travel regularly across Ohio.
What We’re Looking For
A steady, accountable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment, builds systems that scale, brings structure to complex operations, and holds teams accountable while building strong professional relationships.Working Conditions
- Regular travel to school campuses across Ohio.
- In-person presence at corporate office and school sites.
- Availability for evening Board meetings and school events as needed.
This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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