Supervising Program Analyst (NBOE)

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,783; Full time

Job summary

Newark Public Schools in Newark, NJ invites applicants for the Supervising Program Analyst position in the Office of Food & Nutrition Services. You will plan, supervise, and coordinate program analysis to support meal programs and compliance.

Candidates need seven years of professional experience and a bachelor's degree with three years of related work; Serve Safe certification preferred. Appointment is provisional, pending Civil Service exam and board approval.

Qualifications

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs.

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct.
• Plans and supervises site visits.
• Examines program progress.
• Supervises contract analysis and reviews of program records.
• Interprets program objectives.
• Supervises expenditures of program funds.
• Supervises the preparation of reports on findings.
• Maintains records and files.
• Supervises all aspects of the School Nutrition Program (preferred).
• Monitors and communicates with vendors for contractual compliance (preferred).
• M akes nutrition resource materials available to teachers and school administrators (preferred).
• Participates in and/or conducts in service training for school nutrition personnel (preferred).
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data collection

Research methods

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEON, SUPERINTENDENT

SUPERVISING PROGRAM ANALYST

Office of Food and Nutrition Services

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Supervising Program Analyst within the Office of Food & Nutrition Services.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that as a candidate for this position, you will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date you will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidate must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION: Under direction, plans, organizes, supervises, and coordinates the work of program analysts involved in analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of current or projected operating programs, and in providing operating/management officials with evaluative material they need for effective direction of the program or programs; may participate in setting program goals and objectives and in developing programs and procedures; does other related duties.

NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed

Qualifications and Requirements

NOTE: Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience.

• Seven (7) years of professional experience in the review, analysis and evaluation of operating programs in an agency or organization.

NOTE: This title is intended to classify positions responsible for the evaluation of operating programs, not computer programs. Experience in the analysis of computer programs cannot be considered toward meeting the experience requirement.

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

NOTE: "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.

Serve safe certified (preferred).

LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Basic Functions and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and assigns work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
• Plans and supervises site visits.
• Examines program progress.
• Supervises contract analysis and reviews of program records.
• Interprets program objectives.
• Supervises expenditures of program funds.
• Supervises the preparation of reports on findings.
• Maintains records and files.
• Supervises all aspects of the School Nutrition Program (preferred).
• Supervises the analysis and evaluation of new or established programs including program objectives, policies, procedures, progress, utilization of available resources, and other related matters, and identifies actual or potential problem areas, trends, significant program accomplishments or deficiencies, and other similar factors.
• Recommends changes in program objectives, procedures, and utilization of resources.
• Supervises evaluation of alternative or corrective actions on organizational programs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures.
• Monitors and communicates with vendors for contractual compliance (preferred).
• Monitors internal controls to ensure the accuracy of meal counts prior to the submission of the monthly claims (preferred).
• Attends meetings and conferences with all stakeholders (preferred).
• Makes nutrition resource materials available to teachers and school administrators (preferred).
• Participates in and/or conducts in service training for school nutrition personnel to improve skills in the food service operation (preferred).
• Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of the methods used to gather and analyze data.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of methods used to conduct research, analyses and evaluations.
• Knowledge of the factors to be considered in the review and evaluation of operational programs.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations regarding food service operations, including but not limited to New Jersey Department of Education (preferred).
• Knowledge of Chapter 24 (preferred).
• Knowledge of the National School Lunch and Breakfast program including ordering and tracking of USDA Commodity program (preferred).
• Knowledge of methods used to develop and recommend program objectives and allocate program resources.
• Ability to conduct studies and evaluate the results.
• Ability to review and evaluate operational programs and activities.
• Ability to collect and analyze data.
• Ability to provide advice to management.
• Ability to identify problems and develop solutions.
• Ability to provide instructions and assignments and supervise work performance.
• Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
• Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
• Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO: Department Head

Salary, Employment Period and Union Affiliation

• Salary: $66,760 - $77,783
• Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
• Union Affiliation: Local 32

In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Offerings include Medical and Prescription Drug plans, employer-paid Dental and Vision coverage, an array of Wellness and Voluntary benefits programs, and paid time off; all employees receive paid Personal and Sick days, as well as Vacation days for 12-month employees. For details, please go to https://nboehrs.com/

Open and Close Dates

Opening Date: February 11, 2025

Closing Date: February 25, 2025 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER