Carolinas Regional Director of Education Ops; Remote

Our client, a private-equity backed education management organization, is seeking a Regional Director of Operations to join their team in a remote capacity (Must be based in North Carolina or South Carolina in Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston or another central location may also be considered, provided comfortablility with regular travel throughout the region). 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 50-75%, 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 dynamic, 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.