Director of Operations

October 5

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Woolf University Malta

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Computer Science • Data Science • Software Engineering • Cloud Computing • Business Administration

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Description

• About Woolf • Our mission is to increase access to world-class higher education and ensure that it is globally recognized and transferable. • We're building a category-defining company, increasing the speed of innovation in higher education and increasing access to high-quality education. • This is an exciting time to join Woolf and help build a university for a borderless future. Woolf is a globally distributed company backed by world-class investors, and our roles are remote/WFH. • The Role • We are seeking a senior operator to be the Director of Operations (title flexible) and drive operational effectiveness and Woolf’s next phase of growth. This position reports directly to the CEO. • You have a finance background (CFA, CPA) • You have an operational focus and a record of effective, organized project delivery • You're able to work in a tech start up, balancing focus, follow-through, and reprioritizations • You're high energy, high throughput, high IQ, and highly organized with a thorough attention to detail. You prefer simplicity over complexity wherever possible, but you see the details. • You're able to move up and down the ladder from strategic planning, to project management, to detailed IC work in order to support team members or fill in gaps. • This role is planned to start in the CEO Office and may be split out into a new business division after ~1 year. • Key Responsibilities • Work closely with the CEO to run or support functions currently handled by the CEO Office (Finance, HR, Key Business Initiatives, Legal, Brand, ELT) • You will work directly with the ELT and cross-functionally with other relevant stakeholders to build out an efficient and effective operations department that can ensure the success of our fast-growing business. • Operationally focused. You will drive outcomes across various emerging special projects while we prepare for the A round. You'll help other teams to be more effective by supporting good processes on projects and prioritization. • Financial Acumen. You will gain a deep understanding of the business and oversee the monthly revenue operations (AR/AP) and financial close process. You will help ensure that the company makes strategic, data-driven decisions. You will support the transition of the business from rev share to pure SaaS. • HR Business Operations. You will own state-level compliance, payroll, and HR compliance – all in Rippling. You can hire a consultant for SHRM compliance stuff. • Audit and support the design of key business processes and workflows – the external customer journey and the internal team's processes.

Requirements

• CFA, CPA, or similar finance background • Experience working in an early-stage startup, focussed on operations • 8+ years of strategy/operations experience, preferably in high-growth tech companies • 5+ years managing global teams • Experience with project management driving prioritization based on business needs • Experience in data analysis and interpretation • Excellent attention to detail • Enthusiasm and a positive attitude – you'll be a culture bearer for the company • High-energy, competitive, and hardworking • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and deliverables • Ability to learn and adapt quickly in an ambiguous environment

Benefits

• Meaningful equity • MacBook and WFH stipend • 401(k) with company match • Medical, dental, and vision coverage • Flexible PTO and working hours • Smart, talented team