Administrative Services Business Specialist - Child Nutrition

Administrative Services Business Specialist
Full-Time 12 months

Assume general administrative responsibility for the business affairs and information technology of a large food service operation, including finance, technology and regulatory compliance for the Child Nutrition Programs (CNP); supervise department secretaries and the Technology Support Technician and direct their work; assist the Director and Assistant Director with the development and implementation of new processes and procedures. Reports to the Director of Child Nutrition Programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and coordinates the department's financial planning, and monitoring, including revenue/expenditures, requisitions, State and Federal reimbursement procedures, inventory, and annual audits.
• Prepares and presents all financial reports to program and district administrators to assist in decision-making.
• Assists the Child Nutrition Director in the development of the annual department operating budget.
• Oversees and evaluates the free and reduced-cost meal application process; maintains CNP database, meal database, cash handling and reconciliation and maintains meal accountability.
• Directs the CNP Information Technology functions; determines hardware and software needs, resolves technology issues, coordinates with CNP Technology Support Technician who configures and installs new hardware and software, coordinates with IT and CNP Supervisor of Site Operations and Food Safety; oversees updates to the CNP website.
• Assures CNP compliance with local, State and Federal regulations; coordinates audits for Child Nutrition Programs with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the school district; provides technical assistance for regulatory compliance.
• Provides direction to the office staff and the Technology Support Technician.
• Supervises, evaluates, trains and directs the performance of Site Supervisors at assigned schools, participates in interviews and the selection of new employees; makes recommendations concerning staffing; discipline of assigned staff according to district policies and procedures as necessary.
• Assists with strategic and operational planning.
• Interprets policies and procedures, and assures the consistent interpretation and application of State, Federal and Anoka Hennepin rules, regulations and policies; may assist in the development of operating processes and procedures. Responsible for continuous process improvement for assigned functions.
• Compiles regulatory program reporting; maintains records to meet state laws, program requirements, and quality standards.
• Encourages and represents a positive relationship between Anoka Hennepin and the community by demonstrating professionalism, courtesy, and respect when interacting with students, staff, parents and customers.
• Maintains confidentiality of all CNP and Anoka Hennepin-related business.
• Implements strategic plans to achieve department and organizational goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Child Nutrition Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and/or Accounting, and three years of experience in business support, specifically accounting functions, or equivalent management experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Child Nutrition.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Food service experience in an educational setting preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Federal, state, and local codes and regulations governing food handling and public nutrition services.
• General principles and practices of public sector administrative management.
• Fund and cost accounting concepts and procedures.
• Procedures and standards for budgeting and managing Federal and state special funds and grants.
• Principles of record keeping and records management.
• Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
• Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, state and local rules and regulations, and Anoka Hennepin policies.
• Monitoring and reviewing financial transactions and assuring compliance with all regulatory requirements governing public sector financial activities.
• Reviewing and verifying mathematical calculations, maintaining accurate accounting records, and identifying and reconciling errors.
• Using complex computer skills, including accounting and financial spreadsheet software applications, to sort data and generate reports.
• Controlling receipt and disbursal of special funds and grants.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, clients and families.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Interpreting information and data effectively. 

• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as directed

   

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds frequently, and 50 pounds occasionally.
• Generally, the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.
• This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Salary: $92,463 - $110,956 DOQ, plus excellent benefits package. View additional terms and benefits here.

Start Date: 7/20/26.

HOW TO APPLY:
All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application at www.ahschools.us/jobs

Administrative Applicants must also attach a letter of application and a current resume describing qualifications for this position.