CodePath

Chief Operating Officer

United States

$240,000 – $350,000Compensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Education, Nonprofit, Workforce DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a systems thinker and integrator, energized by building high-performing teams and infrastructure in dynamic environments. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will be the organization’s internal architect and executional leader—responsible for turning ambitious multi-year goals into reality. Reporting to the CEO and serving as their closest operational partner, the COO will lead enterprise-level strategy, execution, planning, and operational excellence, ensuring CodePath scales with quality, sustainability, and impact.

Responsibilities

The COO will co-lead CodePath’s long-range planning and annual goal-setting in partnership with the CEO, driving forward-looking strategy decisions and planning. They will translate our 5-year strategic plan into scalable, resourced operational plans with clear milestones, monitor progress toward strategic objectives and ensure operational alignment and excellence across functions. The COO will provide executive oversight of G&A functions including Finance, People/Talent, and Business Operations—ensuring strategic alignment, resourcing, and performance. They will champion and build scalable systems that support quality execution, cross-functional collaboration, accelerating innovation, and exponential growth with quality and sustainability. The COO will serve as a key thought partner and second-in-command to the CEO, and co-lead the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), ensuring department leaders are aligned, accountable, and empowered. They will lead CodePath’s annual planning and budgeting processes, ensuring goals are resourced and aligned across departments. The COO will guide org-wide hiring, compensation, and org design strategy in line with scale and strategic priorities. They will own org-wide performance infrastructure, including OKRs, KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to the CEO and Board.

Skills

Strategic Planning
Operational Leadership
Team Building
Systems Thinking
Execution Management
Organizational Development

CodePath

EdTech organization providing software development training

About CodePath

CodePath improves higher education by providing specialized training programs in software development, focusing on mobile and web development for college students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. The organization offers courses in iOS and Android development, cybersecurity, and technical interview preparation, designed to be engaging and practical. CodePath stands out by partnering with universities and tech companies, integrating its curriculum into academic programs and receiving sponsorships for mentorship opportunities. The goal is to deliver accessible, high-quality education that bridges the gap between talent and opportunity in the tech industry.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$22.2MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
EducationIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Flexible Time Off
Flexible Work Environment
Ergonomic Office Setup
Professional Development
Retirement Savings
Paid Parental Leave
Leadership Development
Meaningful Impact
Industry Connections

Risks

Increased competition from EdTech companies like 4Geeks Academy and BrainStation.
Challenges in scaling to serve 100,000 students annually by 2028 may strain resources.
Dependence on tech company and university partnerships for revenue poses financial risks.

Differentiation

CodePath offers industry-vetted AI coursework focused on underserved college computing students.
The company partners with universities and tech firms for curriculum integration and sponsorships.
CodePath provides free, high-quality training to diverse students, enhancing tech industry diversity.

Upsides

AI-powered tutoring enhances CodePath's mission of increasing diversity in tech.
Growing demand for AI skills allows CodePath to expand its curriculum offerings.
Tech companies' diversity initiatives present opportunities for CodePath to secure more funding.

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