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ROME GROUP lists this Senior Vice President of Operations opportunity in st. louis, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS
Organization: Gateway Global American Youth and Business Alliance Academies, Inc.
Reports To: Chair & Chief Executive Officer
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Status: Full-Time Executive Position
Salary: $135,000
POSITION SUMMARY
Gateway Global is seeking a highly capable and execution focused Senior Vice President of Operations to serve as the organization’s senior operating executive and second-in-command to the Founder, Chair & CEO. The SVP of Operations will be responsible for leading day-to-day organizational execution across staff, programs, facilities, technology initiatives, marketing, administration, and strategic growth activities.
This position is designed for a self starting executive operator who can take broad strategic direction, translate it into clear plans and priorities, delegate effectively, hold teams accountable, and ensure work moves forward without continuous CEO involvement.
The successful candidate will manage Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, and other designated staff while creating the systems, structure, and accountability needed to support Gateway Global’s continued growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as the organization’s senior operating executive and second-in-command for day-to-day operations
Translate CEO strategy and priorities into actionable plans, timelines, budgets, and measurable outcomes
Supervise and manage senior staff, department leaders, and managers
Lead daily operational coordination and ensure staff accountability and follow through
Oversee Gateway Global’s major operational functions, including programs/strategic initiatives, academics, marketing, administration, facilities, compliance, and technology initiatives
Maintain executive oversight of the GIWAC Campus, including the current Education Center and future Innovation Center
Participate in facilities, construction, and project management meetings related to campus expansion
Oversee operational planning and execution for NextGEO Academy sites hosted at universities and colleges
Oversee operational execution of G2G Lab EdTech, and curriculum licensing initiatives
Develop and manage departmental budgets in collaboration with department leaders
Meet with the organization’s accountant and finance professionals monthly to review departmental financial performance and operating needs
Establish effective operating systems, workflows, standard procedures, dashboards, and accountability processes
Manage major vendors, contractors, consultants, and operational partners
Identify problems early, develop solutions, and resolve routine operational matters without unnecessary escalation to the CEO
Support responsible organizational growth and ensure operational capacity keeps pace with expansion
Represent Gateway Global in selected external meetings and partner engagements as assigned
LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong executive leadership and judgment
Exceptional self management and initiative
A proactive rather than reactive leadership style
Strong delegation and staff management skills
Innovation and continuous improvement thinking
High accountability and follow through
Strong problem solving and decision making ability
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing execution discipline
High emotional intelligence
Strong written and verbal communication
Ability to operate comfortably in a growing, evolving organization
A solutions oriented and ownership driven mindset
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, Management, Education Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a closely related field, from an accredited institution with significant senior leadership experience of five (5) or more years
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least seven (7) years of progressive executive or senior operational leadership experience
Candidates should have demonstrated experience managing people, budgets, operations, major projects, and cross functional teams.
Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience in complex, multi-program, multi-site, education, workforce development, technology, nonprofit, economic development, or similar organizations.
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should demonstrate executive level proficiency with:
Project and operational management systems
Departmental budgeting and financial review
Performance dashboards and KPIs
Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace
Project management platforms such as Monday.com, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar
CRM, program management, or comparable enterprise systems
Data driven decision making and executive reporting
Process improvement and workflow development
Vendor and contract management
Technology, automation, and AI enabled productivity tools
SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE
Success will be measured by the SVP’s ability to:
Create a highly accountable and well managed operating organization
Reduce the CEO’s involvement in routine day-to-day matters
Strengthen staff leadership and execution
Improve coordination across departments
Maintain strong operational and financial discipline
Ensure facilities and major initiatives are effectively managed
Build scalable systems that support Gateway Global’s continued growth
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is an operator, builder, problem solver, and trusted executive partner who thrives in environments where growth requires both strategic thinking and disciplined execution.
This individual does not simply manage tasks. They build systems, lead people, anticipate problems, and create the structure required for an organization to operate effectively at scale. The Chair & CEO should lead Gateway Global. The Senior Vice President of Operations should run its day-to-day operations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical demands are representative of the requirements necessary for an employee to perform the essential functions of this position. The employee is required to actively listen and communicate clearly with an emphasis on self management and management of others. The employee is required to publicly speak. The employee is required to reach with arms and hands, balance, lean, and move from one location to another. Vision abilities required by this job include close and far. Ability to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and lift and transport files and reports is required. Employees must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 20 pounds.
Gateway Global provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
All roles are subject to a background check and drug screening. All candidates required to be an American citizen or legally eligible to work in the United States.
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st. louis, MO, 63146, US
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