Business and Operations Manager

Memspa; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Manistee Area Public Schools in Michigan is seeking a Business and Operations Manager for central office leadership. This full-time position requires strong background in administration and finance, with oversight of district business operations.

The role reports to district leadership, interacts with staff, community, and media, and leads short- and long-range planning, including personnel programs. Deadline for applications: November 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree with supporting work in administration and finance.
• Administrative certification preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in public school business administrative or equivalent experience in private business.
• Demonstrated experience in business administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully and positively with staff, community, and the media.
• Ability to provide leadership and vision in the development and implementation of short- and long-range planning.
• Experience and/or knowledge of ethnic minority groups.
• Demonstrated expertise/knowledge in administrating classified personnel and personnel programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Oral & written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Media relations

Education

Masters degree in administration/finance

Administrative certification preferred

Job description

Deadline: November 1, 2026
District/Organization: Manistee Area Public Schools
Position/Type: Central Office - 1st Line Admin, full time
Salary: Per contract

POSITION: BUSINESS AND OPERATIONS MANAGER

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree with supporting work in administration and finance.
• Administrative certification preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in public school business administrative or equivalent experience in private business.
• Demonstrated experience in business administration.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully and positively with staff, community, and the media.
• Ability to provide leadership and vision in the development and implementation of short- and long-range planning.
• Experience and/or knowledge of ethnic minority groups.
• Demonstrated expertise/knowledge in administrating classified personnel and personnel programs.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.

RESPONSIBILITIES: See the additional information here.

PAY/BENEFITS: Per Contract

The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, or sexual orientation), marital status, disability, or any other legally prohibited basis in admission or access to District programs and activities. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.