School Operations Manager

Role Summary

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

About the Company

Virtual Preparatory Academy of Indiana at Madison-Grant is a tuition-free online public school serving Indiana students in grades K–12. VPA Indiana operates through the Madison-Grant school district and is part of the Accel Schools network.

ACCEL Schools uses a cutting-edge 21st-century curriculum, which can be accessed online and through a variety of traditional methods. Our schools employ a diverse staff of passionate professionals who value research-based practices and a desire to grow as professionals. We are committed to increasing student achievement, regardless of historical barriers, while at the same time developing ourselves via professional development, job embedded instructional coaching, and embracing a growth mindset. Please note – while this is an online school position and all instruction occurs virtually, travel and face to face attendance will be required several times per year to support in person state testing and student events.

Eligibility: Open to residents of Indiana

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

Additional Information

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