Regional Vice President Operations-Remote - Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.

Position Summary

The Regional Vice President of Operations (RVPO) provides leadership, support, and development to the management team in assigned regions to ensure the successful execution of the Concorde mission. The RVPO may also serve as Campus President while overseeing and directing operations management for various locations. This position collaborates with corporate and regional resources to standardize best in class processes that are market competitive while driving successful student outcome standards and financial objectives. All Concorde associates are required to display professionalism and uphold Concorde’s Mission and the core values of respect for the individual, integrity, teamwork, customer service, and achievement.

• Develop and execute operational strategies for multiple educational institutions or campuses within the assigned region, ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall mission, vision, and goals
  • Drive operational efficiencies, reduce costs, and enhance service delivery · Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to enrollment, student retention, and operational effectiveness
  • Ensure campuses meet established benchmarks and goal
  • Implement key initiatives that support the company's strategic direction
• Foster, develop, and enhance campus engagement with key stakeholders, positioning Concorde as a trusted and preferred partner for meeting allied healthcare hiring needs
  • Engage campus presidents and their teams with the community
  • Maximize time spent with target market employers
  • Maintain professional industry knowledge as well as an awareness the institution’s opportunities and competitiveness
  • Participate in business development activities that promote the institution’s offerings

• Oversee the creation and management of budgets for campuses within the region, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to financial goals.

  • Monitor expenditures and adjust to stay within budgetary constraints

  • Lead initiatives to optimize cost efficiency, ensure profitability, and manage resources effectively across campuses

  • Identify opportunities for revenue growth through new programs, expanded services, or operational improvements

  • Maintain full budget and profit and loss responsibility for the campus

• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to campus directors and managers within the region

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability

  • Monitor day-to-day operations and visit campuses regularly

  • Drive strategies and process to meet business targets

  • Understand and communicate the strategic direction through various educational and communication medias

• Facilitate and support compliance across the region and individual campuses

  • Review and analyze audit results

  • Monitor and support remediation plans or activities

• When acting as a Campus President –

  • Manage and oversee campus operations (Admissions, Financial Aid, Academics, Student Affairs, Business Office, and Student Records)

  • Implement strategies and programs to reach goals and benchmarks

  • Achieve company and regulatory benchmarks (graduation rate, placement rate, licensure rates, and student satisfaction of assigned campus)

  • Mitigate and prevent periodic scorecard deficiencies

• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics.

• Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements.

• Other duties as assigned.

Licenses / Certifications

• Valid state issued driver's license

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, or related field (required)
• Master's degree (preferred)
• Minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience, including significant P&L/general management leadership positions, preferably with both operations and sales responsibilities (required)
• Three (3) or more years proprietary education industry experience including knowledge of federal, state and accreditation standards/regulations (preferred)
• Five (5) years of experience as a Campus President (preferred)

Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to inspire and motivate others
• Knowledge of accreditation processes, higher education policies, and regulatory requirements
• Goal and detail oriented
• Strong computer skills and proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Teams, Powerpoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Write clearly and concisely, organizing content effectively
• Capable of organizing, planning, and prioritizing tasks and following through to ensure completion
• Navigate complexities in higher education to drive growth and deliver quality education
• Serve as a catalyst for initiating change and innovation
• Committed to creating a supportive and engaging experience for online students
• Proactively address challenges and implement efficient solutions
• Adaptable to rapidly changing educational landscapes and technological advancements
• Skilled in effective negotiation, listening actively, and articulating points clearly
• Foster mutual understanding and creates win-win solutions through strong analytical skills
• Develop and implement strategies aligning with institutional goals
• Strong financial acumen and skills (P&L, budgeting, cost-effectiveness, quality control, data production and analysis)

Abilities

• Ability to analyze business processes and knowledge of how to improve these processes in order to achieve/exceed standards
• Ability to coach and counsel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to think strategically and manage complex projects

Standard Abilities

• Able and willing to:
  • Communicate, think, learn, and reason
  • Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
  • Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
  • Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
• Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

• Remote; Employees must meet minimum technical standards for eligibility and participation.
• Overnight travel required 60%

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants or employees due to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job descriptions are not intended as, nor should be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of those principal job duties and responsibilities essential for making fair pay decisions about the job.