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Chief Operations Officer

Atlanta, GA ยท On-site

$120 - $190/hr

Chief Operations Officer# Chief Operations Officer3301 BUCKEYE ROAD SUITE 700 - ATLANTA, GA 30341## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategorySalary## DescriptionInCommunity is committed to supporting ...

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The Chief Operations Officer is a senior executive who provides day to day leadership and management to achieve WITCO'S mission, values, priorities, and strategic initiatives. This involves ...

The Chief Operations Officer is a senior executive who provides day to day leadership and management to achieve WITCO'S mission, values, priorities, and strategic initiatives. This involves ...

Chief Operations Officer

Caldwell, ID ยท On-site

$150 - $210/hr

The Chief Operations Officer is a senior executive who provides day to day leadership and management to achieve WITCO's mission, values, priorities, and strategic initiatives. This involves ...

Chief Operations Officer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$250 - $380/hr

Chief Operations Officer (COO) REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) HOURS: Full- Time CLASSIFICATION: Exempt REQUISITION NUMBER: 1814 SUMMARY The Chief Operations Officer (COO) serves as a key ...

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Chief Operations Officer

Medford, OR ยท On-site

$185 - $205/hr

The Chief Operations Officer is a member of the Superintendent's Advisory Team and provides strategic and operational oversight of administrative, financial, and support departments and services. The ...

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How much do assistant chief operations officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for assistant chief operations officer in the United States is $19.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $22.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an assistant chief operations officer?

An Assistant Chief Operations Officer (Assistant COO) is a senior executive who supports the Chief Operations Officer in overseeing the daily operations of an organization. They help develop and implement operational strategies, manage teams, and ensure efficient business processes across departments. The Assistant COO often collaborates with other executives to achieve organizational goals, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with company policies. This role is crucial for streamlining operations and supporting the overall growth and success of the company.

What is the difference between Assistant Chief Operations Officer vs Operations Manager?

AspectAssistant Chief Operations OfficerOperations Manager
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, often advanced degrees, leadership experienceBachelor's degree, relevant industry experience
Work EnvironmentExecutive-level, strategic planning, cross-departmental oversightMid-level, day-to-day operations management
Employer & Industry UsageCorporations, large organizations, government agenciesVarious industries, including manufacturing, retail, services
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

The Assistant Chief Operations Officer typically holds a higher strategic role, focusing on executive decision-making and cross-departmental leadership, while the Operations Manager handles daily operational activities within specific departments. Both roles require leadership skills and industry experience, but the COO assistant is more involved in strategic planning and organizational growth.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an assistant chief operations officer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Assistant Chief Operations Officer, you need strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills, typically backed by a business or management degree and relevant industry experience. Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, project management software, and certifications such as PMP or Lean Six Sigma are often highly valued. Exceptional communication, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities help you motivate teams and drive organizational success. These competencies are critical for optimizing processes, ensuring efficient operations, and supporting the organization's overall growth objectives.

What are some common challenges faced by an assistant chief operations officer when implementing new operational strategies?

Assistant Chief Operations Officers often encounter challenges such as resistance to change from staff, aligning new strategies with existing workflows, and ensuring seamless communication across departments. Successfully driving operational improvements requires strong leadership, adaptability, and the ability to foster collaboration between teams. Being proactive in addressing concerns, providing clear guidance, and demonstrating the value of new initiatives are key to overcoming these obstacles and achieving operational goals.
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Infographic showing various Assistant Chief Operations Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,222 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Chief Operations Officer

InCommunity

Atlanta, GA โ€ข On-site

$120 - $190/hr

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Chief Operations Officer# Chief Operations Officer3301 BUCKEYE ROAD SUITE 700 - ATLANTA, GA 30341## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeCategorySalary## DescriptionInCommunity is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (โ€œIDDโ€) to live safe, healthy and joyful lives in their communities. We offer a culture of integrity, service, and respect for the dignity of every individual. All employees, including the Chief Operations Officer, are expected to model and promote the organizationโ€™s mission and values in every aspect of their work. **Position Summary**The Chief Operations Officer (COO), a member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), serves as the executive leader responsible for translating the organization's strategic vision into operational excellence. The COO provides leadership and accountability for the organization's programs, facilities, fleet, information technology, and operational infrastructure, ensuring high-quality, person-centered services that are safe, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with InCommunity's mission.The COO leads and develops operational leaders, drives organizational performance through data-informed decision-making, promotes continuous quality improvement, and builds systems that support sustainable growth. Working closely with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team, the COO ensures the organization consistently delivers exceptional services while maintaining regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and a culture of accountability and innovation. **Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:****Programs** * Translates the organizationโ€™s strategic goals and plans into operational plans that can be easily understood and executed by employees at all levels within the programs team.* Provides strategic and operational oversight of all service delivery programs (i.e., residential, day services, supported employment, family support, crisis, HOST, community living support, emergency respite, and clinical services).* Ensures the organizationโ€™s programs operate in alignment with person-centered practices.* Develops and implements policies, procedures, and systems that promote consistency, quality, and efficiency.* Monitors performance and outcomes and uses data to drive continuous quality improvement.**Information Technology** * Provides executive oversight of the organization's technology strategy, ensuring technology investments improve operational efficiency, strengthen cybersecurity, support compliance, and advance organizational goals.* Manages contracts for software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers, IT consultants, and IT-related hardware procurement, and continuously evaluates the performance of these vendors.* Evaluates and advises the organization on the adoption of new IT-related programs and processes to streamline operations, support compliance and promote collaboration/create synergies across the organization.**Fleet & Facilities** * Provides strategic oversight of the organization's capital assets, ensuring facilities and fleet investments support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, safety, and long-term financial sustainability. Develops strategies for delivering transportation services to individuals served by the organization in a safe, efficient and affordable manner.* Ensures that vendors selected to perform maintenance or improvement work to the organizationโ€™s facilities or fleet assets are appropriately vetted prior to engagement, that their work is performed within budget and on time, and that the final work product meets the organizationโ€™s expectations and all applicable safety standards.**Compliance & Safety Management** * Ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and applicable accreditation programs (e.g., Medicaid, CARF, DBHDD, HUD, etc.).* Oversees the organizationโ€™s safety program and ensures the programโ€™s continuous improvement.* Partners with Compliance team to manage risk, incident reporting, and investigations and to implement necessary corrective action and mitigation strategies to address risks.* Stays informed of regulatory changes affecting the organizationโ€™s programs and services and guides organizational readiness.* Ensures that the organizationโ€™s programs and services are delivered in a manner that meets or exceeds all applicable safety and health standards and supports the individualsโ€™ and staffโ€™s well-being.**Financial & Cost Management** * Collaborates with the CEO and CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and cost control related to programs, facilities, fleet and IT.* Ensures functional areas within scope of responsibility operate within approved budgets while maintaining service quality.* Ensures that documentation provided and maintained to support billing is accurate, timely, and in accordance with policies and procedures.* Identifies operational efficiencies and opportunities for sustainable growth.* Evaluates operational return on investment (ROI) for major initiatives.* Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining service quality.* Partners with Finance to maximize reimbursement opportunities and operational sustainability.* Leads operational planning for organizational growth. **Human Resources & Workforce Development** * Provides leadership to program and operational management staff, including direct supervisory responsibility for the Sr. Director of Community Life, Sr. Director of HOST and Residential Services, Sr. Director of Clinical Services, Director of Facilities and Safety Specialist positions.* Supports recruitment, retention, and professional development in a high-demand workforce environment.* Fosters a positive, inclusive, and mission-driven organizational culture.* Ensures staffing models meet regulatory requirements and support quality care (i.e., are regularly reviewed and updated, and any modifications are communicated to Finance and People & Culture for appropriate budgetary considerations and recruitment).* Partners with the Chief People & Culture Officer to develop and implement effective and efficient practices and schedules to manage the use of overtime and staffing agency services.**Strategic Planning & Growth** * Partners with the CEO and leadership team in strategic planning and organizational development.* Supports expansion of services, new program development, and innovation.* Builds systems that support scalability while maintaining mission integrity.* Represents operations in board meetings, committees, and strategic discussions as needed. **Stakeholder & Community Relations** * Collaborates with individuals served, families, and guardians to ensure effective communication and collaboration.* Builds strong relationships with funders, regulators, and community partners, including ANCOR, SPADD and other industry/organizational groups.## Qualifications**Education, Certifications & Experience Requirements** * Bachelorโ€™s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Business, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Psychology. Masterโ€™s of Business Administration/(Masterโ€™s of Human Services (MBS, MHS, MPS) preferred.* Ten to 15-years of progressively responsible leadership experience in human services, healthcare, behavioral health or nonprofit operations.* Demonstrated experience overseeing multi-site operations and multidisciplinary leadership teams.* Extensive knowledge of Medicaid-funded services, licensing, and regulatory requirements and compliance practices. familiarity with accreditation processes and standards, including CARF accreditation standards preferred.* Experience overseeing Information Technology functions, facilities, fleet management, or other operational support services preferred.* Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex organizational operations across multiple departments, programs or service lines.**Work Environment & Physical Demands** * Moderate noise level typical of an office environment* While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb flights of stairs, use hands to finger, handle, or feel. reach with hands and arms.* Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **Travel Required** * Frequent travel to the organizationโ€™s locations across Metro Atlanta required* Must maintain a valid driverโ€™s license, reliable personal vehicle, and required insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr