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Role Description

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is currently seeking a motivated and competent individual to fill the position of Child Nutrition Specialist. This job is an opportunity to work for an agency that strives to make a difference in the lives of students in Utah every day. A Child Nutrition Specialist works collaboratively and independently to provide leadership, technical assistance and assess compliance of applicable program laws, regulations, policy, and administrative rules for Federal and State Child Nutrition Programs.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after completion of training and at the discretion of the agency and management.

Principal Duties

• Understand, interpret, apply, and assess compliance with federal and state regulation, policy, rules, and guidance.
• Lead and support team members with administrative review activities:
  • Analyze program documents and systems
  • Assess procurement and financial records
  • Identify and document technical assistance and compliance issues
  • Conduct virtual and in-person activities at program locations through the state
  • Complete review documentation
  • Prepare written reports
  • Calculate monies owed
  • Participate in appeals or hearings
• Investigate complaints made against program operators (i.e., public and private schools, residential childcare institutions, childcare and family day care homes, adult day care homes).
• Assist in data collection and assessment to determine program eligibility.
• Work with program operators and internal teams to gather and review program information to accurately inform federal and state reports.
• Adhere to data sharing and disclosure regulations and policies.
• Provide training to colleagues, program operators, and stakeholders.
• Display ethical and professional behavior when collaborating with colleagues, program operators, and stakeholders.
• Manage daily communication with local sponsors through letters, email, phone calls, virtual conferences, and in-person visits to provide technical assistance.
• Maintain professionalism while providing customer service by recognizing and accurately addressing sponsors' needs.
• Organize, facilitate, and present at training workshops and conferences as needed.
• Travel throughout the state of Utah, including overnight stays, and occasionally out of state.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, accounting, business, foods and nutrition, dietetics, education, or a related field.
• Prefer minimum of one year of experience in Federal Child Nutrition Programs.

Requirements

• Commitment to foster professional relationships, respect diverse perspectives, and contribute to a positive work culture.
• Work independently and collaborate with team members to ensure program consistency in guiding sponsors on program requirements and in completing administrative reviews.
• The ability to think critically and holistically to provide creative solutions, input, and constructive feedback.
• Working knowledge and application of law, regulation, and policy while focusing on program success and recipient access.
• Complete detailed work with quality and accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to communicate with a diverse audience clearly and effectively.
• Proficient in office software applications.
• Experience with data and systems management.
• Ability to manage a workload with multiple, concurrent projects and assignments to meet required due dates.

Benefits

• Excellent compensation package which includes generous paid time off.
• Excellent retirement plan options.
• A variety of medical insurance plans.

Company Description

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) leads by creating conditions to open doors of opportunity for all Utah children by setting academic standards; protecting information systems; managing public education funds; directing transparent operations; developing policy for education; advocating for Utah students; and providing support and oversight of schools.

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated (e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.).
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check.