# Business Operations Associate

**Company:** [Wonderschool](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/wonderschool)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Business Operations
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Excel, Google Sheets, Financial Modeling, AI Tools, Process Optimization, KPI Tracking, Project Management, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Data Analysis
**Posted:** 2026-05-16

> Supports the executive team in driving business strategy, managing cross-functional projects, and optimizing operations at a high-growth EdTech startup. Requires 2+ years in consulting, banking, or strategic ops roles plus strong Excel and AI automation skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

- Support senior leadership (CEO/Executive Team) in developing and executing business strategies, setting organizational goals, and tracking progress
- Act as a point of contact between senior leaders and departments (HR, finance, marketing, operations) to ensure smooth communication and project execution
- Oversee and manage key business projects from inception to completion, including timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations
- Provide high-level operational support to the executive team, including preparing presentations and reports
- Identify inefficiencies in workflows and propose process improvements to enhance operational performance
- Create and monitor KPIs to assess business performance, report insights to leadership, and recommend actionable steps based on data-driven analysis
- Proactively identify business challenges and operational bottlenecks, and work with leadership to implement solutions
- Foster organizational alignment, lead cross-functional meetings, and ensure priorities are clearly communicated and executed

## Requirements

- 2+ years of experience in management consulting, investment banking, venture capital, business operations, or a strategic role at a high-growth startup
- Strong leadership and team-building skills with ability to collaborate cross-functionally
- Strategic thinker with 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, comfortable with financial modeling and working with large amounts of data
- Must be in-office 4 days per week with travel as needed

## Benefits

- Health benefits with up to 100% coverage for employee premiums and up to 80% for dependents
- Wifi, Employee Wellness, and co-working space reimbursements
- Flexible PTO plan, paid holidays, and mental wellness days
- Highly competitive parental leave policies (eligible after 6 months)
- Autonomous workplace prioritizing health and wellness

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