Nutrition Compliance Auditor for School Programs

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

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Monitoring and Compliance Specialist to oversee nutrition and program management duties across specified counties with travel as needed. You will monitor school food authorities and childcare providers for fiscal and programmatic compliance, develop objectives, and draft written findings.

Requirements include a master’s degree in a relevant field (or a bachelor’s with experience), strong Word/Excel skills, and ability to travel with a valid IL

Qualifications

• Masters or a Bachelor’s with two years of relevant experience in nutrition or related field.
• Demonstrated ability in multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to travel extensively with valid Illinois driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring reviews of school food authorities and related groups to ensure compliance with program rules.
• Develop monitoring objectives, scope, and schedules for cyclical activities.
• Draft findings, write reports, and provide technical assistance to authorities.
• Serve as primary contact on fiscal, nutrition and programmatic issues.
• Develop and present training related to child nutrition programs.
• Coordinate with LEAs, ROEs, and sponsoring organizations to improve program quality.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

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

Bachelor's degree in one listed areas + 2 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education is seeking a Monitoring and Compliance Specialist to oversee nutrition and program management duties across specified counties with travel as needed. You will monitor school food authorities and childcare providers for fiscal and programmatic compliance, develop objectives, and draft written findings.

Requirements include a master’s degree in a relevant field (or a bachelor’s with experience), strong Word/Excel skills, and ability to travel with a valid IL