Chief Operating Officer at BranchED

ORGANIZATION:
BranchED

ROLE:
Chief Operating Officer

LOCATION:

Remote (Atlanta, GA preferred)

TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS: ~15%

SALARY: $175,000-$218,000

Branch

ED is a professional services organization and a collective of university faculty and leaders advancing educational excellence by expanding individual capacity, enabling supportive relationships, boosting institutional effectiveness, and collaborating with communities. We believe every student deserves access to caring, adaptive, and well-prepared teachers; every teacher deserves high-quality preparation that empowers, and every person benefits when we create a higher standard of education together.

We are committed to achieving programmatic transformation leading to improved outcomes for educators who, by extension, benefit all students by preparing them to maximize their life possibilities.

Branch

ED is at an inflection point. As part of a long-term impact and sustainability strategy, the organization is launching a mission-aligned initiative built around its AI-driven simulation model to accelerate teacher readiness. Branch

ED is also expanding its core nonprofit offerings through multi-year philanthropic investments and fee-for-service engagements. Over the next three to five years, Branch

ED aims to grow revenue from $10M to $15M, while increasing its institutional reach from 300 to 500+ partners and serving preservice and in-service teachers each year.

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves as a key member of Branch

ED’s Executive Team, responsible for leading finance, strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, human capital, technology, and administrative functions. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this position stewards Branch

ED’s resources, people, and systems for impact and long-term sustainability.

The COO also oversees risk management and serves as the staff liaison to the Board’s Finance and Investment Committees. This role will supervise a team of up to 5 staff and/or critical vendors, with a near-term focus on bringing the finance function in-house and expanding its overall capabilities.

• Lead Branch
  
  ED’s multi-year strategic and financial planning process, translating organizational strategy into clear departmental objectives and individual performance expectations.
• Drive the organization’s effectiveness practice, translating strategic priorities into operational and financial plans that enhance impact and organizational health.
• Align philanthropic fundraising and earned-income strategies into a unified approach for financial resilience and growth.
• Stay abreast of national trends and developments in nonprofit, education, and legal landscapes affecting Branch
  
  ED’s operations.
• Develop contingency plans and establish processes to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks.
• Serve as staff liaison to the Board of Directors’ Finance and Investment Committees, effectively communicating critical financial and strategic matters at select board of directors and committee meetings.

• Oversee all aspects of finance, accounting, budgeting, and reporting for Branch
  
  ED and its related organization, upholding accuracy, transparency, and integration with the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and multi-year financial plans that support growth and accountability. Maintain rigorous internal controls, risk management practices, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulations.
• Lead cash flow, investment, and reserve management to ensure long-term financial health. Manage procurement and contracting with fidelity, negotiating favorable terms with consultants, vendors, and other partners. Partner with Development to connect fundraising goals and grant budgets with organizational financial plans.
• Build and maintain financial models, pro formas, and ROI analyses to strengthen performance, guide decision-making, and support fundraising and earned-revenue initiatives. Develop pricing strategies, KPIs, and…