Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Serve as subject matter expert of state and federal laws, regulations and policies pertaining to the administration and operation of these USDA FNS programs.
• Recruit and train sponsors on program management, regulations, and compliance so they may participate in the USDA FNS programs and maintain a productive operation.
• Conduct program monitoring reviews for program sponsors to include but not limited to, planning, coordinating, compiling results and communicate any findings and/or areas of concern with sponsors as well as calculate fiscal action, as appropriate.
• Oversees assigned specialized areas, such as training, meeting planning, Grant Scoring, Smart Snacks Training/Guidance, Program Review Forms/Guidance, Opening/Closing schools, Professional Standards, Administrative Reviews, Team Building, Webinars and others as assigned by supervisor.
• Provides technical assistance and customer service to program sponsors and staff members.
• Review and approve sponsor program applications.
• Conduct and report outreach efforts/activities.
• Participate in regional, state, and team meetings to maintain current knowledge of USDA FNS program regulations.
• Attend at least one state professional association meeting per year and all ALSDE meetings.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, while also working independently.

Education:

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in an education specialty area

Experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in teaching, education administration, or a CNP-related assignment.

Other Skills:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organization and data management skills
• Effective problem solver
• Strong motivational skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Excellent people/relationship-building skills
• Ability to use problem-solving skills to generate solutions
• Must be team-oriented with proven ability to work well with others and flexible
• Ability to create and deliver effective presentations to professional audiences
• Familiar with best practices, research-based strategies, materials, and curriculum and professional learning models
• Ability to travel overnight

How to apply:

Step 1:

To be considered for this position, you must be on the employment register for this classification. Employment registers are established through the Alabama State Personnel Department. Please visit their website at the Alabama State Personnel Departmentfor instructions on the application process. Contact the Alabama State Personnel Department at 334-242-3389 for questions regarding the application process.

Step 2:

After you receive notification from the Alabama State Personnel Department that you have been placed on the employment register, you may email a cover letter and résumé as an attachment to:

Attention: Nealie Floyd