Mount Tamalpais College: Chief Operating Officer

Reporting directly to the President, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a key member of the executive team responsible for overseeing Mount Tamalpais College’s financial, human resources, administrative, and operational infrastructure, including technology and data management. The role carries broad, organization-wideinfluence and is central to ensuring effective internal controls, operational excellence, and sustainability.

Over the next several years, MTC will continue to grow and refine systems to match its evolving needs as an accredited college operating inside a correctional environment. MTC seeks a COO who will:

• Ensure that the organization operates smoothly and responsively, with systems that reflect MTC’s growth trajectory, needs, and best practices.
• Lead planning for organizational capacity and growth, driving the organization toward greater impact.
• Strengthen financial, HR, administrative, and technological functions with an eye toward long-term sustainability, efficiency, and best practices.
• Build trust and strong working relationships across teams and with external partners.

This is a role for a leader who is both strategic and hands-on, capable of building systems, improving processes, and supporting a highly collaborative culture. It is an opportunity for a seasoned leader in finance, HR, and operationswho brings professional maturity, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to educational equity.

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Mount Tamalpais College: Chief Operating Officer Position Specification

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MBA/MPA or CPA desired.
• Minimum of eight years of professional experience in finance, HR, and operations roles, with at least three years in a senior role, ideally in a nonprofit organization.
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting.
• Brings a strategic and visionary approach for problem-solving around core business challenges.
• Track record of ease in building trusting relationships and inspiring confidence with a varietyof stakeholders, including colleagues, board members, staff, and external partners.
• Commitment to financial rigor and integrity.
• Experience with creating and implementing new processes, procedures, and systems in a
• collaborative environment.
• Track record of an innovative and initiative-oriented mindset that values teamwork and reaching goals.
• High proficiency with common accounting software (e.g., FundEZ), Google Drive, and Excel.
• Experience working with a board of trustees and a finance committee.
• Experience in higher education is positive but not required.

Mount Tamalpais College offers competitive compensation, flexible work policies, and a collaborative work environment. The benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, and the full cost of each plan iscovered by Mount Tamalpais College. MTC also offers vacation and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development.

To initiate consideration for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter, outlining your qualifications as per this Position Specification, to the following Carlson Beck representative:

Dustin Bradley, Senior Associate

dustin@carlsonbeck.com