School Office Manager: Lead Admin & Data Operations

Connections Education LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Connections Education LLC seeks a School Office Manager for Great Lakes Learning Academy in East Lansing, MI. The role leads administrative staff and partners with the school leadership team on daily tasks and data entry across school systems.

Key duties include records management, enrollment tasks, transcript requests, and coordinating events. Strong report accuracy, FERPA privacy, and MS Office proficiency are essential for success in a fast-paced K-12 environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong accuracy in reporting.
• Experience with state reporting systems (CEPI, MCIR, Catamaran, etc.).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and web-based applications.
• Intermediate or higher MS Excel.
• Knowledge of FERPA privacy requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Willingness to travel for events and occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and support administrative assistants who report to the office.
• Oversee daily office operations including records management, event logistics, enrollment tasks, transcript requests, portfolios, and communications with staff and families.
• Coordinate with PVS Teams (State Reporting & Compliance) to ensure data entry accuracy.
• Maintain employee records (fingerprints) in school systems.
• Create/update Standard Operating Procedures for the school.
• Collaborate with Facilities and Property Manager on space usage.
• Manage school phone system and mail/voicemail.
• Update and maintain Office Emergency Plan.
• Support School Leadership with daily tasks and projects.
• Assist families and stakeholders with inquiries on phone/in person.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Privacy & FERPA

Reporting accuracy

MS Office proficiency

Google Applications

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Connections Education LLC seeks a School Office Manager for Great Lakes Learning Academy in East Lansing, MI. The role leads administrative staff and partners with the school leadership team on daily tasks and data entry across school systems.

Key duties include records management, enrollment tasks, transcript requests, and coordinating events. Strong report accuracy, FERPA privacy, and MS Office proficiency are essential for success in a fast-paced K-12 environment.