Program Associate - Food and Nutrition Services

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

Job Location: This position will be located at 205 Jefferson St., Jefferson City, MO 65101.

Why you’ll love this position:

The Food and Nutrition Services Section administers the USDA Food Distribution Program and the following USDA Child Nutrition Programs: National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program, and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Under the NSLP, the After School Snack Program and Seamless Summer Option are also available. The programs are operated in public, non-public, and residential child care institutions. The goal of the Food and Nutrition Services Section is to providing safe food and technical assistance to ensure well balanced nutritious meals are served to the students of Missouri.

• Create and review section correspondence/documents to ensure accuracy and recommend changes where needed.
• Route documents to appropriate person or sections for processing, review, and signature.
• Coordinate and plan all administrative and business support functions of the section.
• Triage phone calls, emails, FNS web reply, and visitors, providing consultation and guidance on policies, rules, procedures, and state federal regulations while directing to management as needed.
• Coordinate the preparation and distribution for all communication, claim reminders, and monthly newsletters to local education agencies (LEAs).
• Prepare and route all travel requests and in/out of office schedules for the Food and Nutrition Services unit.
• Review and analyze monthly reports to compile statistical data analysis and post on the web.
• Coordinate and plan the orientation and interviews for new Food and Nutrition Services employees.
• Track and maintain new LEA permanent application agreements and policy statements.
• Manage the tracking and compiling SB583 (MO HealthNet Forms).
• Coordinate the review of program handbooks and manuals making the needed changes as processes or regulations change.
• Create updates to the unit’s website and perform web maintenance regularly.
• Manage the setup and archiving of all files, documents and materials for Food and Nutrition Services.
• Coordinate create, analyze, and maintain survey monkey requests and results.
• Assist Finance Manager with coding and processing employee expense reimbursement reports.
• Manage filing and processing Department Purchase Requests (DPRs).
• Track, maintain and direct program invoices from vendors to Finance Manager.
• Annually coordinate, collect, review, and approve LEA Free and Reduced-Price Policy Statements and Amendments.
• Annually notify and disseminate written approval letters for LEA’s Free and Reduced-Price Policy Statements.
• Coordinate with School Nutrition Program Manager to plan and host annual workshops for LEA Food Service Professionals.
• Conduct LEA Verification report approvals.
• Perform other related work as assigned.
• Demonstrate regular, reliable, and engaged attendance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in business management, Finance, Accounting, Statistical/Data Analysis or closely related field.

OR

• Two or more years of progressive experience in business management, accounting, finance, statistical analysis, or closely related area with knowledge of Child Nutrition Programs.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position please contact: hr@dese.mo.gov

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have special needs addressed by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact Human Resources at (573) 751-9619, through Missouri Relay System at (800) 735-2966, or via email at hr@dese.mo.gov .

Notice of Non-Discrimination: The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, mental or physical disability, or any other basis prohibited by statute in its programs and activities. Inquiries related to department programs and to the location of services, activities, and facilities that are accessible by persons with disabilities may be directed to the Jefferson State Office Building, Director of Civil Rights Compliance and MOA Coordinator (Title VI/Title VII/Title IX/504/ADA/ADAAA/Age Act/GINA/USDA Title VI), 7 th Floor, 205 Jefferson Street, P.O. Box 480, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0480; telephone number 573-522-1775 or TTY 800-735-2966; fax number 573-522-4883; email civilrights@dese.mo.gov.



To Our Applicants with Disabilities: For assistance with any phase of the Department process, please notify the Director of Human Resources at (573) 751-9619. Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate special needs. TTY/TDD Relay Missouri service (800) 735-2966.

Notice to Applicants: The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is unable to sponsor applicants in their application for work visas through INS. If you have questions, please contact Human Resources.

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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