Nutrition Compliance & Program Auditor

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education in Central Illinois seeks a Supervisor-level Monitoring Specialist to apply practices in nutrition, fiscal management and program oversight of state and federal child nutrition programs.

The role coordinates monitoring reviews with LEAs, districts and sponsoring organizations, providing technical assistance and ensuring compliance with applicable rules. Residency in preferred counties is encouraged.

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in Nutrition, Family and Consumer Sciences (Home Economics), Food Service Management, Business Administration or a related field; copy of transcripts required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Conducts monitoring reviews of school districts to determine fiscal and programmatic compliance with program rules and regulations.
• Coordinates and monitors schedules for cyclical monitoring activities.
• Assists in facilitating interdisciplinary team processes by reviewing reviews and project assignments.
• Provides technical assistance to Agency staff, local educational agencies and program administrators.
• Serves as primary contact for districts on fiscal, nutrition, and program issues.
• Assists in developing and administering monitoring and fiscal procedures for state and federal programs.
• Implements monitoring, nutrition and fiscal plans and recommends statewide policies.
• Collects and analyzes data and compiles reports for review and approval.
• Assists in developing departmental information systems and planning data.
• Functions as team member/leader for department project teams.
• Monitors project timelines and resource coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nutrition background

Audit experience

Grant management

Multitasking

Oral & written communication

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's with equivalent experience

Tools

Computers

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education in Central Illinois seeks a Supervisor-level Monitoring Specialist to apply practices in nutrition, fiscal management and program oversight of state and federal child nutrition programs.

The role coordinates monitoring reviews with LEAs, districts and sponsoring organizations, providing technical assistance and ensuring compliance with applicable rules. Residency in preferred counties is encouraged.