Program Administrator

Responsibilities

• Serves as a program administrator by assisting in developing & implementing policies for child nutrition program (e.g., operating procedures, payment practices, audit practices, child nutrition program compliance);
• Provides technical support to districts, schools and program sponsors in complying with child nutrition program regulations and law [Ohio Revised Code] and rules [Ohio Administrative Code];
• Assists with administration of child nutrition program related to program investigations (review program concerns, conduct and/or supervise investigations, prepare and/or review investigation reports and determination letters);
• Works with DEW fiscal staff and external stakeholders (e.g., district and school administrators & other governmental agencies) to manage the DEW funding program for child nutrition program;
• Works with DEW legal staff and external stakeholders (e.g., district and school administrators, program sponsors & other governmental agencies) to related to appeals, proposed program terminations, program terminations for the child nutrition programs;
• Works with the USDA related to appeals, proposed program terminations, program terminations for the child nutrition programs;
• Generates data reports as related to child nutrition program as needed;
• Monitors the Serious Deficiency process to ensure the Office is in compliance with associated policies and procedures;
• Provides technical assistance to and compliance audits of school districts, schools and child nutrition program sponsors:
• Conducts & completes compliance & financial audits of child nutrition programs under the jurisdiction of the agency;
• Supports districts, schools, and sponsors through consultation, leadership and on-site review with regard to best practices & procedures required to provide appropriate, compliant, & efficient child nutrition program;
• Prepares & presents instructional materials to groups & conferences (e.g., Ohio Association of School Business Officials, Ohio School Boards Association, Ohio School Nutrition Association, treasurers, business managers, & public & community school administrators) to facilitate ability to prepare & submit child nutrition program reports, manage local program operations, & promote effective & efficient child nutrition program at local level;
• Works with other staff (e.g., treasurers, business managers, administration) with provision of general technical support & instruction in all aspects of child nutrition program;
• Trains Office of Nutrition program staff on best practices and techniques for effective compliance reviews and fraud detection;
• Responds to inquiries from stakeholders (e.g., parents, legislators, school officials, other state employees, & industry organizations). Performs other related duties and projects as assigned to support section, department, or agency needs

• 5 yrs. trg. or 5 yrs. exp. in business administration, management or public administration.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management or public administration; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program for academic field of study commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on File; 36 mos. trg. or 36 mos. exp. in supervisory, administrative, managerial &/or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
• -Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 2, 63123.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Program Management