School Nutrition Programs Manager & Compliance Leader

Illinois State Board of Education; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 64,322 - 81,284; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education in Springfield is seeking a nutrition program manager to oversee the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, with responsibilities in administration, compliance, and program development.

You will report to the Director of Nutrition and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective service delivery, fiscal management, and program evaluation. A strong background in nutrition and education systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Coordinates multiple projects and monitors program implementation.
• Serves as primary contact for school-based nutrition program administrators.
• Coordinates and manages fiscal, staffing and material resources.
• Assists in developing programmatic and technical assistance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ranging from moderate to considerable complexity in program management.
• Apply technical expertise in nutrition and fiscal management of child nutrition programs.
• Provide technical assistance to Agency staff and school districts.
• Monitor compliance with NSLP and SBP rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

Masters degree in Nutrition or related field

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education in Springfield is seeking a nutrition program manager to oversee the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, with responsibilities in administration, compliance, and program development.

You will report to the Director of Nutrition and coordinate interdisciplinary teams to ensure effective service delivery, fiscal management, and program evaluation. A strong background in nutrition and education systems is essential.