Child Care Program Administrator (Principal Consultant #734)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a qualified professional to serve as Child Care Program Administrator (Principal Consultant #734) in Springfield, IL. The role focuses on CACFP program administration, fiscal oversight, and technical support for local education agencies and program sponsors.

Responsibilities include coordinating program management, reviewing budgets, delivering training, interpreting federal/state regulations, and ensuring compliance across sponsoring organizations and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in a listed field; or Bachelor's with two years of relevant professional experience.
• Two years of related experience in nutrition, food service management, wellness program management, government grants, budgeting or auditing.
• Strong knowledge in nutrition, program administration, finance or social services; ability to apply problem solving to complex issues.
• Experience with resource allocation, project coordination, information systems and databases.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administration and program management for CACFP, serving as main contact for participants, legislators, USDA and advocates.
• Approve sponsoring organizations and sites, conduct financial reviews and ensure viability for participation.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures against approvals.
• Provide technical assistance, develop training materials, and present at workshops and webinars.
• Interpret federal/state regulations and oversee compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Develop procedures and technology systems for efficient program administration.
• Coordinate timelines for reports and activities; collect and analyze data for outreach.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Resource allocation

Project coordination

Information systems

Database applications

Multi-tasking

Time management

Computer literacy

MS Word

MS Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Travel ability

Illinois driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Education, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Social Services

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Child Care Program Administrator (Principal Consultant #734)

Duties

Reporting to the Director, performs work ranging from moderate to considerable complexity applying practices and technical expertise in the areas of child nutrition program and fiscal management and technical assistance for the administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinates the administration and program management for the Child and Adult Care Food Program, including serving as a primary contact for program related questions from program participants, legislators, USDA, and program advocates.
• Participates in the approval and administration of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, including approving sponsoring organizations and their sites for participation in the family day care home and/or center operations of the Child and Adult Care Food Program, conducting on-site and off-site financial review, reviewing participant management plans, and reviewing program participant information and financial documentation to ensure that the sponsoring organization is capable, viable, and able to participate in the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Monitor and review program budgets versus actual expenditures for programmatic approvals.
• Provides program technical assistance to local education agencies, program administrators, advocacy groups, legislators, and Agency staff, including serving as a primary contact for programmatic, fiscal, and nutrition related questions; researching, developing, and dissemination training and technical assistance materials; and developing and making presentations in a variety of training venues such as workshops and webinars.
• Interprets federal and state regulations, policy memos, and guidance for program administration and local administrators.
• Oversees the implementation of federal and state regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Develops procedures and technology systems for efficient program administration.
• Coordinates and monitors schedules and timelines related to the completion of federal and state completion of reports and activities.
• Collects and analyzes data to determine program reach and outreach.
• Oversees compliance with federal program requirements.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures for program administrators and coordinates program policies and procedures with related federal and state programs.
• Develops and disseminates program instructions.
• Responds to sponsor questions and requests for technical assistance.
• Reviews proposed federal regulations and prepares Agency comments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Food Service Management, Education, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Social Services, or, a Bachelor's degree in one of the listed areas plus two years of relevant professional experience. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
• Two years of experience (in addition to education requirements) in nutrition, food service management, wellness program management, governmental grant programs, business administration, auditing, finance or social services.
• Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated ability in nutrition, wellness program management, teaching, business administration, finance or social services.
• Knowledge of resource allocation and project coordination.
• Knowledge of information systems and database applications.
• Demonstrated ability to apply problem solving techniques to complex issues.
• Demonstrated ability in conducting multi-task assignments and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability using a computer.
• Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver's License and the ability to travel.

Salary/Benefits

Location: Springfield

Union: IFSOE

Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $64,322 - $81,284

Full Salary Range: $64,322 - $109,467

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.