2+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, or business operations at a high-growth startup.
Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Strategic thinker capable of big-picture decision-making.
Experience in building and automating processes using AI tools.
Proficient in MS Excel/Google Sheets with strong financial modeling skills.
Ability to work in an office four days a week, with some travel required.
Responsibilities
Support senior leadership in executing business strategies and tracking organizational goals.
Facilitate communication between executive leadership and various departments to ensure effective project execution.
Manage key business initiatives and oversee project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations.
Prepare presentations and reports for the executive team to maintain alignment on priorities.
Identify and propose improvements to optimize internal workflows and operational performance.
Create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to report business insights to leadership.
Identify operational bottlenecks and work with leadership to implement effective solutions.
Benefits
Health benefits cover up to 100% of employee premiums and up to 80% for dependents.
Reimbursements for Wifi, Employee Wellness, and co-working spaces.
Flexible PTO plan, paid holidays, and mental wellness days.
Highly competitive parental leave policies after 6 months of employment.
An autonomous workplace promoting health and wellness for optimal productivity.
Full Job Description
Position Summary:Wonderschool is seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Business Operations Associate to play a key role in supporting the executive team and driving business efficiency across the organization. This position will provide high-level operational support, including overseeing key business initiatives, managing complex projects, streamlining internal processes, and acting as a liaison between senior leadership and departments. The ideal candidate will combine strong operational expertise with a high level of initiative and leadership skills.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Oversight: Support senior leadership (CEO/Executive Team) in developing and executing business strategies. Assist with setting organizational goals, tracking progress, and ensuring alignment across departments
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a point of contact between senior leaders and various departments (e.g., HR, finance, marketing, operations), ensuring smooth communication and effective project execution across teams
Project & Initiative Management: Oversee and manage key business projects from inception to completion, ensuring that goals are met on time, on budget, and with high quality. Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations
Executive Support: Provide high-level operational support to the executive team, including preparing presentations and reports and ensuring alignment on priorities.
Process Optimization: Identify inefficiencies in workflows and propose process improvements to enhance operational performance across teams. Streamline internal processes to support business growth and scalability
Performance Metrics & Reporting: Create and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess business performance. Regularly report insights to the leadership team and recommend actionable steps based on data-driven analysis
Problem Solving & Decision Support: Proactively identify business challenges and operational bottlenecks. Work directly with leadership to find solutions and implement changes that improve the overall business performance
Organizational Alignment: Foster alignment between departments and the executive team, ensuring that organizational priorities are clearly communicated and executed at every level. Lead cross-functional meetings and initiatives to drive focus and collaboration
Required Qualifications:
2+ years of experience in management consulting, investing banking, venture capital, business operations, or a strategic role at a high-growth startup
Must have strong leadership and team-building skills; and ability to collaborate cross-functionally in an effective manner
Strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture and make decisions that drive the business forward
Demonstrated ability to build and automate with AI tools
Expert MS Excel / Google Sheets skills - candidate should be comfortable with financial modeling and working with large amounts of data
5-6 days a week in office in Rincon Hill, San Francisco, with travel as needed
What We Offer:
Wonderschool offers a competitive benefits package, including the following:
Health benefits offer up to 100% coverage for employee premiums and up to 80% for dependents
Wifi, Employee Wellness, and co-working space reimbursements offered to all employees
A flexible PTO plan, paid holidays, and mental wellness days
Highly competitive parental leave policies, eligible to qualified individuals after 6-months of employment
An autonomous workplace that prioritizes health and wellness to ensure our employees can produce their best work while achieving their personal and professional goals
About Wonderschool
Wonderschool is an online platform that helps educators start, grow, and manage their own in-home preschools and child care programs. The company provides a suite of tools and services to help educators with licensing, curriculum, marketing, and enrollment. Wonderschool was founded in 2016 by Chris Bennett and Arrel Gray, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.
