Senior Director, Business Operations

What We Do At Leading Educators (LE) , we know that excellent teaching is the most important driver of student success. The moment a student steps foot in the classroom, their opportunity to learn depends on how prepared their teacher is to translate complex content knowledge, standards, and their knowledge of that student into lessons that help them learn deeply and apply their thinking to the real world. That’s a big lift, and it often happens alone. As a national nonprofit, we partner with school systems to overcome persistent instructional challenges, foster intentional collaboration and adult learning by design, and ignite new possibilities through systemic solutions at the intersection of teaching, talent, and technology. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with educators at every level of the education system to strengthen their instructional and leadership practices, bring a vision for excellent instruction to life with consistency, and ensure every student reaches their full potential. Through direct support, strategic advising, innovation pilots, and best-in-class research, we help educators work toward a future where every student is ready to thrive. Learn more about our work at leadingeducators.org . Internal & External Candidate Application Deadline: 6/15/26 Position Leading Educators is seeking a visionary Senior Director of Business Operations to transform how our organization operates and scales its impact. In this pivotal role, you'll build the operational systems, processes, and infrastructure that enable our teams to do their best work—ultimately supporting educators and students across the nation. You'll work at the intersection of strategy and execution, championing process excellence, leveraging emerging technologies, and ensuring our organization runs with precision and purpose. This is not a behind-the-scenes role. You'll partner directly with our Chief Operating Officer and leaders across the organization to identify operational opportunities, implement scalable solutions, and drive meaningful change. From overseeing compliance and contract management to championing AI-enabled innovations, you'll have the autonomy to shape how Leading Educators operates and the visibility to see your work impact our mission daily. You'll manage the Associate Director of Business Operations, providing coaching and development while overseeing the execution of Business Operations responsibilities. If you thrive on solving intricate operational challenges, building systems that scale, and creating cultures of continuous improvement, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference in an organization committed to educational excellence. Do you have expertise in… Process improvement and operational strategy, with demonstrated success implementing systems that increase efficiency, consistency, and scalability across complex organizations Project management and change leadership, with the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive successful outcomes in fast-paced environments Compliance, legal infrastructure, and risk management, including experience overseeing contracts, vendor relationships, and regulatory requirements Emerging technologies and operational innovation, with the ability to identify, evaluate, and implement AI-enabled solutions that reduce administrative burden and improve decision-making Do you enjoy… Building strong relationships across teams and driving action through influence, collaboration, and trust Developing people and creating high-performing teams that are motivated, aligned, and committed to ambitious outcomes Tackling complex operational challenges with critical thinking, sound judgment, and practical problem-solving Continuous learning and deepening your own leadership effectiveness through reflection, feedback, and professional growth If you've answered affirmatively to these questions and meet the following prerequisites, we urge you to seize this o