Operations Manager of Midland Flex Learning Center

TITLE:Operations Manager Midland Flex Learning Center

REPORTS TO:PATHS/Virtual Learning CoordinatororDesignee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Full-time 260-day position. Salary range: $63521$74731.

START DATE:Anticipated start date of July 1 2026.

INTRODUCTION:

Come join Midland Public Schools as our Midland Flex Learning Center Operations Manager & Coordinator. Midland Public Schools encompasses approximately 140 square miles and serves approximately 7300 students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The District is uniquely linked to and intertwined with the surrounding community and boasts a strong tradition and expectation of exceptional academics. Midland Public Schools holds a high concentration of STEM-degreed individuals and readily offers business needs for strong-skilled trades. The district is located adjacent to the world headquarters of Dow Chemical as well as large employers such as MyMichigan Health Dupont and Corteva. Midland provides big-city amenities with a small-town feel and is the home to Midland Center for the Arts Greater Midland Tennis Center Great Lakes Loons/Dow Diamond Dow Gardens/Whiting Forest and the nations longest canopy walk. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information:and the Midland Awaits video: @Midland Awaits

Midland Flex Learning Center:

The Midland Flex Learning Center serves as an innovative adaptive program within Midland Public Schools specifically designed to support students seeking a nontraditional educational journey. Housed in our new facility on Fast Ice Drive the center provides a personalized flexible approach to learning for secondary students. By balancing robust virtual instruction with vital in-person support local lab experiences and hands-on project-based learning the Center ensures that every studentwhether recovering credits seeking an alternative schedule or looking to re-engage with their educationcan earn a distinct Midland diploma on a timeline that fits their life. Through a supportive relationship-driven environment the Midland Flex Learning Center ensures every learner has a clear customized pathway to graduation and future success.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Midland Public Schools is seeking an Operations Manager for the Midland Flex Learning Center. This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Midland Flex Learning Center and serves as a primary point of contact for students families staff and community partners.

The Operations Manager oversees student enrollment records management scheduling pupil accounting budget and purchasing functions and supports academic planning for students enrolled in district pathway programs including virtual learning alternative education credit recovery and Early Middle College. This position also provides day-to-day oversight and support of paraprofessional staff assigned to the Midland Flex Learning Center and works closely with district staff to support student success.

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in office administration finance student services educational operations or a related field.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Google Workspace and database or student information systems.
• Experience maintaining confidential records and working with detailed data.
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.

• Bachelors degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience working in a K-12 educational setting.
• Experience with student enrollment scheduling pupil accounting records management or graduation tracking.
• Experience managing budgets purchasing processes or financial records.
• Experience using Synergy or a similar student information system.
• Experience leading coordinating or providing work direction to staff.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Operations Manager is responsible for assisting the Program Administrator in coordinating the daily operations of the Midland Flex Learning Center including virtual learning alternative education credit recovery Early Middle College and other district pathways. This role serves as the primary point of contact for students families and staff while overseeing enrollment records management student information systems pupil accounting data reporting and budget support.

The Operations Manager ensures accurate records regulatory compliance and efficient operations while collaborating with district staff and partners to support student success and completion of educational goals.

• Manage student information systems scheduling enrollment and student record functions for Midland Flex Learning Center programs.
• Utilize Synergy and related platforms to support student scheduling course enrollment data management reporting and program operations.
• Troubleshoot and coordinate data and system integrations with internal and external partners as needed.
• Complete and maintain all required district state and federal documentation related to enrollment pupil accounting and educational pathway programs.
• Ensure the accuracy integrity and compliance of student data and records across virtual learning alternative education Early Middle College and other district pathway programs.

• Coordinate all aspects of student enrollment withdrawal and records management including verification of required documentation.
• Maintain student records transcripts immunization records and other required district and state documentation.
• Process transcript requests course history updates graduation audits report card corrections and records requests.
• Ensure the accuracy security and confidentiality of student information and records.

• Assist students with course selection Educational Development Plans (EDPs) graduation planning and pathway opportunities to support progress toward graduation requirements.
• Coordinate enrollment and course selection for students participating in dual enrollment Early Middle College virtual learning and other post-secondary opportunities.
• Collaborate with administrators counselors teachers families and post-secondary partners to support student scheduling academic planning and successful program participation.
• Support compliance with graduation requirements the Michigan Merit Curriculum Personal Curriculums and other applicable state and district requirements.

• Assist with building budget management purchasing and cash collection processes.
• Process purchase orders invoices warehouse requisitions account reconciliations and purchase card statements.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with district procedures.

• Serve as an initial point of contact for students families staff and community members regarding Midland Flex Learning Center programs and services.
• Support communication and outreach efforts related to district pathway programs including virtual learning alternative education credit recovery and Early Middle College opportunities.
• Assist with the coordination and administration of state and district assessments in accordance with established procedures and requirements.
• Assist in planning and coordinating student orientations recognition programs graduation activities and other special events.
• Support program communications through newsletters digital platforms social media and other communication tools.

• Maintain calendars meeting schedules records and other administrative documentation to support program operations.
• Prepare correspondence reports meeting notes and other documents as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of student employee and district information.
• Provide general office support and assist with the daily operations of the Midland Flex Learning Center.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Comply with District policies and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality in the conduct of District business.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable in-person attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Duties are performed primarily in a school and office setting. The position requires frequent use of a computer telephone and other office equipment; regular communication with students families staff and community members; and movement throughout the building and district as needed to perform assigned responsibilities. Occasional lifting carrying or moving of materials supplies or equipment may be required.

Required Experience:

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