Chief of Operations
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$33 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | 1001 Eagle Road Wayne, Pennsylvania open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
The Chief of Operations serves as the senior operational leader responsible for ensuring the effective, efficient, and secure execution of all institutional support and operational functions across the College. This position oversees the integration of facilities, security, information technology, and military operations to ensure seamless support of the College’s academic mission, cadet experience, and institutional priorities.
The Chief of Operations provides strategic direction, operational oversight, and resource alignment across all operational departments while maintaining a disciplined, mission-focused environment. This role ensures operational readiness, campus safety, infrastructure reliability, and organizational responsiveness in support of cadet development, enrollment growth, and institutional sustainability.
In a lean, mission-driven environment, the Chief of Operations drives accountability, operational excellence, and cross-functional coordination to ensure the College operates efficiently and effectively.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct oversight of the Military Director, Director of Facilities, Director of Security, and Director of Information Technology. Responsibilities include setting priorities, ensuring alignment with institutional objectives, reviewing performance, and maintaining accountability for execution and outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, operations management, public administration, leadership, or related field
- 7–10 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, administration, military leadership, or institutional management
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple operational functions and teams
- Strong operational planning, organizational leadership, and execution capabilities
- Ability to lead effectively in a structured, mission-focused environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior military service or experience in military leadership environments
- Experience in higher education, government, military institutions, or complex organizations
- Experience overseeing facilities, security, technology, or operational support functions
- Master’s degree in leadership, business administration, public administration, or related field preferred
This role requires a leader who can:
Provide disciplined operational leadership, align operational resources to mission priorities, and ensure the institution operates safely, efficiently, and effectively in support of cadet success and organizational excellence.
Compensation: Competitive Salary, full benefits, free daily lunch and housing (4 bedroom five bath house next to campus).
Our faculty and staff play a direct role in that mission. Whether supporting academics, operations, cadet life, enrollment, facilities, technology, or campus safety, every employee helps create an environment where students can succeed. VFMC is a mission-driven workplace that values accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and service. Employees join a campus community with a proud history and a clear focus on preparing the next generation of leaders.
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