Operations Manager of Midland Flex Learning Center

TITLE:

Operations Manager, Midland Flex Learning Center

REPORTS TO:

PATHS/Virtual Learning Coordinator or Designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full-time, 260-day position. Salary range: $63,521-$74,731.

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 7,300 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 My Michigan 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 nation's longest canopy walk. Please visit the Midland Public Schools website for more information: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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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 student-whether recovering credits, seeking an alternative schedule, or looking to re-engage with their education-can 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's 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.

Student Information Systems, Enrollment, and Records:

* Manage student information systems, scheduling, enrollment, and student record functions for Midland Flex Learning Center programs.

* Utilize…