Regional Director of Operations

Our client, a private-equity backed education management organization, is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to join their team in a remote capacity, but must based in California. This role provides both strategic direction and operational oversight for a defined region of schools. The position is responsible for ensuring each location meets financial and enrollment targets, maintains regulatory compliance, and delivers high-quality educational programming aligned with organizational standards and mission.

This leader ensures consistent execution of curriculum and programming while balancing the needs of all stakeholders, including licensing bodies, students, families, staff, and leadership. This person must be able to travel frequently, approximately 50% , across locations.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership

• Define and execute a clear vision for the region aligned with organizational goals and values.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams while fostering strong cross-functional collaboration.
• Leverage feedback from staff and families to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Delegate effectively and support professional growth across the organization.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and strong leadership presence.

Academic & Program Oversight

• Ensure consistent implementation of academic programs and alignment with organizational standards.
• Support accreditation efforts and ongoing quality assurance across all locations.
• Partner with academic leadership to deliver training and development for program leaders and educators.

Financial & Operational Management

• Own regional P&L performance, ensuring achievement of financial and enrollment targets.
• Monitor budgets, control expenses, and manage receivables in alignment with enrollment trends.
• Utilize data and reporting tools to track performance and inform decision-making.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and profitability.

People & Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain strong talent, maintaining a robust pipeline for future needs.
• Provide ongoing coaching and leadership development to site leaders.
• Oversee onboarding and ensure successful integration of new hires.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on engagement and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and all applicable state and local regulations.

Marketing & Community Engagement

• Partner with internal teams to drive enrollment growth and retention strategies.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with prospective and current families.
• Act as a brand ambassador within the community to enhance visibility and reputation.

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Education, or a related field preferred.
• 5 years of multi-site leadership experience in education, healthcare, retail, or a related industry.
• Experience in education or a closely related field is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in building and developing teams.
• Strong financial acumen with a track record of achieving performance targets.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging analytics to drive results.
• Proficiency with business systems and reporting tools.
• Ability to build relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders.

Market range for this position is $175K bonus.

PCG and our clients may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range depending on candidate qualifications.

The description above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. While PCG appreciates all applicants, only those qualified will be contacted. Thank you for your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

If you believe you are a great candidate for this position, and the salary listed does not meet your expectations, we would still love to speak to you! PCG, in good faith, believes that this posted range of compensation is the accurate range for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for additional compensation including incentive pay, discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, details of which will be provided during the hiring process.

Pyramid Consulting Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that takes pride in a diverse environment. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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