Child Nutrition Programs Director

15 hours ago


Pierre, South Dakota, United States State of South Dakota Full time
Job Title: Child Nutrition Assistant Director

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to fill the Child Nutrition Assistant Director position in our Division of Child and Adult Nutrition Services. This role will play a critical part in the supervision and direction of the Child Nutrition Programs, with a focus on the Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Programs, as well as providing support to the School Nutrition Programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Supervise and direct the Child Nutrition Programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Collaborate with federal partners and travel frequently, with flexibility in travel schedule allowed.
  • Manage grant requirements, reporting, and program evaluations, identifying and minimizing program risks.
  • Effectively direct staff and self to manage competing short and long-term projects, deadlines, and needs.
  • Perform job functions professionally, accurately, on time, and with integrity.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in food science, business, nutrition, or a related field.
  • Experience with supervision, collaboration, policy, and program management, as well as budget, contract, and grant management.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and guidance in the child nutrition programs, including procurement, basic nutrition and food safety, and contract management.
What We Offer:
  • Flexibility with travel, no on-call time, and most work done during normal office hours.
  • Eligibility for travel per diems.
  • Health insurance ($0 employee-only premium option).
  • Well-being program.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • Health savings account.
  • Basic life insurance coverage (free to employees).
  • Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System.
  • Vacation leave (15 paid vacation days per year).
  • Sick leave (14 paid sick days).
  • Paid family leave (40 hours per week for twelve weeks for birth or adoption of a child).
  • Military leave (15 paid days per calendar year).
  • 11 paid holidays.
  • Longevity pay.
  • Semimonthly pay periods.

This is a full-time, 40 hours weekly position with the Department of Education. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.


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