School Operations Manager

ACCEL Schools; Gobles (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools is seeking a School Operations Manager to supervise the operations team (Registrar, Testing Manager, Office Administrator, Attendance and Truancy Coordinator) and collaborate with the Michigan Online School leadership to implement standardized processes across a state-wide online program.

Responsibilities include overseeing student records, attendance, testing, and facilities, while ensuring compliance with state laws and sponsor requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in a school setting preferred and knowledge of educational regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student records, attendance tracking, testing coordination, and office/facilities management.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to resolve escalated issues and improve school procedures.
• Develop and archive operational workflows aligned with Accel organization goals.
• Lead the school operations team and participate in the leadership team.
• Stay current with state laws and sponsor policies affecting operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Team management

Confidentiality

Stress management

Independent learner

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Spreadsheets (advanced)

Job description

The School Operations Manager supervises all school operations team members: Registrar, Testing Manager, Office Administrator, Attendance and Truancy Coordinator and collaborates with all members of the Michigan Online School leadership team to design and implement process and procedures across all aspect of daily school operations for a state-wide online school, in compliance with all sponsor and board of education regulations and state laws.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Michigan

Responsibilities:

• Through supervision of the local operations team members oversee the following school functions: student records, local and state testing, attendance and truancy tracking and follow-up, office and facilities management
• Act as a resource for internal (staff) and external (students and families) stakeholders by providing resolution and management of escalated needs across a variety of topics (school procedures, technology systems, materials, etc)
• Act as a liaison between school team members and members of the larger Accel team to identify operational needs and develop school level procedures that align with the goals and procedures of the larger Accel organization.
• Serve as a member of the school leadership team
• Work collaboratively with other school administrators to develop, document, and electronically archive operational procedures and workflows to support implementation of school policies
• Audit current procedures and identify opportunities to streamline and improve
• Stay up to date on department of education and sponsor policies and compliance items and state educational laws
• Manage all student information per state and federal law
• Coordinates communication with external vendors as needed
• Performs all other job duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree Required, Master's Degree Preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite Products
• Strong spreadsheet skills including the ability to use basic and intermediate formulas and functions
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred.
• Prior experience managing law and regulation compliance
• Prior experience creating and documenting procedures and workflows
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly and exhibit sound judgment while maintaining that confidentiality.
• Demonstrates a reliable, dependable, and trustworthy work ethic.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional client situations
• Ability to make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicated.
• Demonstrates a mature attitude and insight into matters affecting department, self and / or company welfare.
• Demonstrated leadership and management ability.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks to meet deadlines consistently.
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to learn new technologies and acquire new skills through independent study, professional training, and from more senior team members.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team
• Understanding and ability to manage confidential information
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to pass federal and state criminal background checks

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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