Senior Nutrition Compliance Principal Consultant

Illinois State Board of Education; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois State Board of Education seeks a Nutrition Compliance Monitor to apply nutrition, financial management, and program management expertise across school food authorities and community organizations. You will coordinate monitoring activities, develop findings, and prepare detailed reports to ensure compliance with federal and state rules.

This position requires residency within specific Illinois counties and involves travel to support program oversight and improvement.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nutrition or related field or Bachelor's with relevant experience.
• Two years of experience in nutrition, food service management, banking? (please refer to listed areas).
• Comprehensive knowledge in nutrition, food service management, accounting, finance, economics, or social services.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monitoring reviews of school food authorities, child care centers and related organizations for fiscal and programmatic compliance.
• Develop monitoring objectives and scope.
• Coordinate schedules and timelines for cyclical monitoring activities.
• Draft findings and recommendations.
• Write detailed reports including findings and recommendations.
• Perform quality control on peers' work.
• Ensure resolution of findings by participating institutions.
• Provide technical assistance to relevant authorities and staff.
• Serve as primary contact on fiscal, nutrition and programmatic issues.
• Develop and implement project assignments.
• Assist in development of departmental information systems and data gathering.
• Develop and present training related to child nutrition programs.

Education

Masters degree in Nutrition

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Illinois State Board of Education seeks a Nutrition Compliance Monitor to apply nutrition, financial management, and program management expertise across school food authorities and community organizations. You will coordinate monitoring activities, develop findings, and prepare detailed reports to ensure compliance with federal and state rules.

This position requires residency within specific Illinois counties and involves travel to support program oversight and improvement.