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Operations Coordinator
JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION STATUS: Full-time

CONTRACT DAYS: 220 per academic year
COMPENSATION: $60,000–$85,000 based on experience
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Administrative License or business degree preferred. Minnesota Teaching License required.

Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Coverage, Paid Time Off (PTO), TRA or PERA Contributions, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and access to a range of additional benefits, such as short-term disability and accident insurance

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ABOUT NORTH LAKES ACADEMY:

Serving the Forest Lake and surrounding areas since 1999, North Lakes Academy provides a personalized learning environment designed to meet a wide variety of academic needs. With strong core subjects and a full complement of liberal arts courses, NLA provides quality learning in a responsive learning atmosphere. Currently, we operate an elementary campus (grades K–6) and a secondary campus (grades 7–12), serving approximately 405 students.

We’re a safe and caring community, connecting learning with the environment, and building curiosity and confidence from day one. At NLA, who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

North Lakes Academy is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Operations Coordinator to support the daily non-instructional operations of the school. This position ensures that school systems run efficiently, including facilities, enrollment, student records, office operations, transportation, compliance, and vendor coordination.

The Operations Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director and school leadership team to support a safe, organized, and effective learning environment for students and staff.

 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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School Operations & Facilities

  • Oversee daily building operations to ensure a safe, clean, and functional learning environment

  • Coordinate facility maintenance, repairs, and vendor services

  • Support compliance with health, safety, fire, and building regulations

  • Assist with custodial coordination and building logistics

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Student Information & Enrollment

  • Manage student enrollment, withdrawal, and registration processes

  • Maintain accurate student records in the student information system

  • Support attendance tracking and reporting requirements

  • Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Minnesota Department of Education

 

Office Operations

  • Support front office systems and daily administrative functions

  • Maintain organized and efficient office procedures and communication systems

  • Assist with school-wide logistics and problem-solving needs

  • Support administrative staff as needed

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Transportation & Nutrition Services

  • Coordinate transportation services and communication with bus providers

  • Support school meal program processes and compliance requirements

  • Assist with documentation for free/reduced lunch reporting

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Purchasing & Financial Support

  • Assist with purchase orders, invoices, and vendor coordination

  • Track operational expenses and support budget monitoring

  • Support purchasing processes and supply management

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Compliance & Reporting

  • Support compliance with Minnesota charter school requirements and authorizer expectations

  • Assist with audit preparation and documentation

  • Maintain accurate operational records and reporting systems

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Safety & School Systems

  • Support implementation of school safety procedures and emergency plans

  • Assist in coordinating safety drills (fire, lockdown, severe weather)

  • Maintain updated emergency documentation and procedures

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Leadership & Communication

  • Serve as a liaison between administration, staff, families, and external partners

  • Communicate operational updates clearly and effectively

  • Collaborate with leadership to improve systems and efficiency across the school

  • Assist in planning and implementing enrollment marketing and communication strategies

  • Support consistent NLA branding across newsletters, social media, marketing materials, and news releases

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Other Duties

  • Perform other duties as assigned

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Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit the following materials directly to lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org: a current resume, cover letter, and two letters of recommendation.

Please also verify that the job is still open by checking whether it is listed on our website. Positions will remain open until filled.

 

LEARN MORE:

NLA website: http://www.northlakesacademy.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nlacharterk12
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nlacharterk12/

 

For more information about this posting, please reach out to:
Executive Assistant, Lauren Claiborne:
lclaiborne@northlakesacademy.org

 

North Lakes Academy, where who you BECOME is as important as what you ACHIEVE.

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