School Compliance and Board Operations Manager

School Compliance & Board Operations ManagerThe School Compliance & Board Operations Manager will support the compliance function across EMAN and the schools it partners with. This person will help manage compliance submissions, maintain reporting calendars, support board meeting operations, and assist with grant documentation and reporting. This is a strong fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and interested in building a career in school operations and compliance. Prior experience in education, charter schools, school operations, reporting, grants, or compliance is helpful, but exact charter compliance experience is not required.About EMAN Education Management & Networks, Inc. (EMAN) is an education management organization that partners with public charter schools across Southeast Michigan. Founded in 2003, EMAN supports a network of schools serving 3,000+ students and more than 250 employees. EMAN provides the operational, financial, academic, HR, compliance, and student support infrastructure that helps schools run well and serve families effectively. The organization has a stable foundation, a long operating history, and ambitious plans to continue growing.Key ResponsibilitiesCompliance, Grants, and ReportingHelp prepare, track, and submit required documents and information to state, ISD, and authorizer entitiesMaintain a clear compliance calendar to ensure deadlines are visible and metSupport grant applications, submissions, documentation, and reportingGather information from school leaders, central office teams, and other stakeholdersReview submissions for accuracy, completeness, and consistencyHelp improve recurring compliance processes, checklists, and documentationBoard Operations and ManagementSupport board meeting preparation for multiple school boardsPrepare agendas, board packets, public notices, minutes, attendance confirmations, and follow-up itemsCoordinate with board members, school leaders, and internal teams to ensure meetings run smoothlyAttend evening board meetings as needed, typically 2-3 times per monthReporting, Budgeting, and Finance SupportSupport budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, and recurring reports for leadershipHelp translate accounting data into clear, useful information for the CFO and senior leadersProvide accounting support for planning, forecasting, and financial decision-makingStrengthen accounting checklists, controls, documentation, and recurring workflowsWork closely with the CFO, President / COO, HR, operations, compliance, and school-level teamsWhat Success Looks LikeFirst 6 months: Compliance calendars are accurate, submissions are organized and on time, board packets are prepared cleanly, and recurring work is managed with increasing independence. Over time: Becoming a trusted compliance and board operations lead, supporting multiple boards confidently, improving department processes, and growing toward a senior compliance leadership role.Why This Role Is CompellingThis is a chance to join a stable, mission-driven education organization with a long operating history and ambitious plans for the future.

The role reports to a highly respected compliance leader with 30+ years of experience and offers a path to grow into a senior compliance role as EMAN continues to expand.ScheduleFull-time, in-person in Southfield, MI; hybrid flexibility over time. Start date: June / July 2026.RequirementsRequired: Bachelor's degree, 4 to 8 years of professional experience, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication skills, ability to manage deadlines and recurring processes, comfort working with documents, spreadsheets, PDFs, and board materials, comfort working primarily in person in Southfield, Michigan, willingness to attend evening board meetings as needed.Preferred: Experience in education, charter schools, school operations / finance, compliance, grants, or administration, experience working with state, authorizer, or school reporting processes, experience preparing board materials, meeting packets, minutes, or formal documents, experience coordinating across multiple teams or stakeholders, familiarity with school reporting systems, authorizer portals, or board management platforms.BenefitsCompetitive Compensation. Base salary plus performance bonus; we reward results and impact. Free Healthcare Coverage. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision. 401(k) Match. Build financial security starting day one. Generous PTO. Full pay for personal time and holidays. Professional Development. Direct coaching and training, and clear pathways to lead.