Director Of Operations, Education

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Director Of Operations, Education

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for 90 years. Our platforms on  include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News, Real Estate, Careers and 360 Reviews.

We reach millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions.

We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations such as Healthcare of Tomorrow. We believe in having a broad range of talent and backgrounds at U.S. News. We strive to maintain a welcoming and inclusive workplace where everyone is given an opportunity to succeed and contribute to their fullest.

U.S. News Education seeks a high-performing operations professional capable of integrating high-level strategic objectives with precise operational execution. This position serves as a strategic partner to the General Manager (GM) and the broader education leadership team. This position will report to the GM of U.S. News Education.

This Director of Operations will support education-related projects across the organization and its subsidiaries, manage key programs, maintain direct oversight of specific P&L components, and lead significant cross-functional initiatives. This role is designed for an ambitious leader dedicated to centralizing decision-making processes and establishing scalable infrastructure for an expanding enterprise.

• Strategic Leadership:
  Assume comprehensive responsibility for projects and fiscal segments to drive operational efficiency and revenue accountability.

• Cross-Functional Support:
  Support cross-functional work in partnership with teams in Legal, Finance, Product, Data, AP/AR, and BI/Analytics.

• Technological Optimization:
  Identify opportunities to implement advanced AI and automation to achieve scalable workflows.

• Project Execution:
  Independently define and execute complex, high-priority projects from start to finish across the Education vertical and key U.S. News subsidiaries/investments.

• Personnel Leadership:
  Direct and mentor staff, cultivating a culture characterized by performance excellence and individual accountability.

• Strategic Advisory:
  Provide data-driven insights and business expertise to inform senior leadership's strategic decision-making.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  Minimum of eight years of experience in digital media, consulting, or a high-growth technology environment.

• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  A minimum of 1-2 years in a direct supervisory capacity with a demonstrated ability to develop talent.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

• Operational Ownership:
  Proven experience managing budgets, project timelines, and diverse stakeholder interests.

• Technical Proficiency: A proactive commitment to utilizing AI and automation tools to optimize organizational output.

• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Superior verbal and written communication abilities, including the capacity to synthesize complex data for executive review.

• Professional Disposition: A self-directed professional who manages ambiguity with initiative and maintains a focus on independent execution.

Talent is our best asset!

We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.

• Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity

• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth

• Competitive…