Vice President, Operator Selection & Experience

Job overview

The Vice President, Operator Selection & Experience role is listed in Austin, TX. The anticipated base salary is $150,000–$200,000 per year; total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus and equity. American Operator builds a network and development platform for leaders seeking to become CEOs and owners of small businesses. The vice president owns the operator lifecycle, from attracting and assessing candidates through preparation, business matching, and post-placement support. The role builds development programs and a strong operator network, partners with investment and operating teams, tracks platform outcomes, and leads a small team while remaining involved in priority selections.

What you'll do

• Define operator talent strategy
• build and engage an operator network
• own selection and matching processes, including assessments, interviews, references, and recommendations
• create the operator experience and value proposition
• build pre-placement education, onboarding, and development programs
• partner on transitions and first-100-day plans
• track platform health and post-placement outcomes
• lead a small team and participate in critical selection decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

vice president

austin tx

american operator

operator selection

executive talent

leadership development

small business

ceo development

private equity

$150k–$200k

medical insurance

401(k) match

unlimited pto

paid parental leave

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• company-matched 401(k)
• unlimited paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave.

Why this role

Reports to the CEO and combines strategic talent leadership with hands-on platform building. The posting describes a mission to preserve small-business legacies and create pathways to ownership.

About the employer

American Operator is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.