Nutrition Senior Consultant (Non-Classified)

Denver, CO - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 70000 - 75000

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Department Information

This position is not part of the classified personnel system applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.

Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.

Colorado Department of Education What We Do
The Colorado Department of Education (CDE) provides leadership resources support and accountability to the states 178 school districts 1888 schools over 53000 teachers and over 3200 administrators to help them build capacity to meet the needs of the states approximately 905000 public school addition CDE provides structural and administrative support to the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind and the Charter School Institute.

As the administrative arm of theState Board of Education CDE is responsible for implementing state and federal education laws disbursing state and federal funds holding schools and districts accountable for performance licensing all educators and providing public transparency of performance and financial data.

CDE is a values-based agency that serves students parents and the general public by protecting public trust through ensuring adherence to laws strong stewardship of public funds and accountability for student performance.

CDE strives to incorporate five core values that we uphold in our work internally and externally. If you come to CDE be prepared to incorporate Integrity Equity Accountability Trust and commitment to Service in what you do.

Why Work For CDE
The work we do is rewarding and impacts the students families educators and communities across Colorado. Our leadership also promotes a culture that puts families and self-care as a priority. Along with meaningful work and an environment that puts employees first the state also offers rich benefits that intend to make us an Employer of Choice!
The following is a summary of the benefits we offer:

Flexible work schedules and flexible workplace options that may include flexible working hours working from home working in the office and/or a hybrid working environment.
Premier medical dental vision and dependent life insurance options. All with a generous employer contribution keeping employee costs as low as possible.
Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance
Up to 160 hours of Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 paid holidays per year
Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals
Retirement through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Employer paid RTD Eco Pass (certain restrictions may apply)
Paid professional development opportunities

A wide salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience education certifications and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While most salary offers are made within the posted range occasionally an offer is made below or above the posted range based upon this salary analysis.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.

Description of Job

Work Environment:

This position is Full-time federally funded (funding is expected to continue indefinitely unless otherwise indicated in this posting) and is Hybrid (Remote/Home Office with a requirement to report to Work location per business needs).

Office hours are typically Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm.

Extended hours during the evening or the weekend may be required by business needs

Up to 25% Travel required within the state of Colorado for Meetings/Training

Occasional travel out of state including some overnights

A Remote (Home) office is required.

Required to report to the work location per business needs

Essential Functions (ADAAA)

Light/Office environment- Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands exceed those of Sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree (while traveling or providing technical assistance)

State of Colorado Drivers License is required to complete the travel requirement.

Position Summary:

Join our team as a nutrition senior consultant! In this role you will support child nutrition sponsors across Colorado with resource management and the wages and stipends program. You will also manage a group of sponsors assist with on-site reviews and contribute to program effectiveness and ideal candidate has knowledge of child nutrition programs strong project management skills experience in financial management and a passion for supporting sponsors who feed kids and strengthen school nutrition programs statewide.

Why join us

Impactful Work: Make a difference in the health and well-being of children by supporting implementation of nutrition programs in Colorado.
Collaborative and Flexible Work Environment: Work with a dedicated team of professionals and engage with sponsors and stakeholders across the state. We offer flexible work schedules to support healthy work-life balance.
Professional Development: Take advantage of opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic and supportive environment.

If you are passionate about child nutrition and have experience working with state or federal child nutrition programs we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Serve as the subject matter expert for Child Nutrition Program Resource Management requirements and the Wages and Stipends Program providing internal and external guidance and leading implementation of program workplans.
Provide guidance and technical assistance to program sponsors on resource management topics including allowable costs non-program revenue paid lunch equity indirect costs maintenance of the nonprofit food service account and unpaid meal charges.
Lead and support resource management reviews of sponsors collaborating with the Review Manager to ensure requirements are evaluated accurately and consistently.
Assist with compliance reviews of Child Nutrition Programs statewide to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
Support processing of annual participation agreements for sponsors across the state.
In collaboration with unit teams develop and deliver trainings for staff and sponsors on assigned program areas; effectively train sponsors and staff on child nutrition program requirements.
Manage an assigned group of sponsors by responding to questions providing technical assistance and training and engaging in proactive outreach.
Provide expertise and support for Provisional Programs and meal counting and claiming (processes used to determine meal reimbursement) collaborating with the lead Senior Consultant to implement related workplan activities.

Travel is required approximately 25% (up to 43 hours per month) and varies throughout the year. Most travel is within Colorado for site visits reviews or training. Occasional travel out of state for conferences.

Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience Only:

Seven (7) years of experience in business administration accounting finance public administration nutrition or a closely related field.
This experience must include at least 3 years of relevant work experience/direct involvement in business administration accounting finance public administration nutrition or a closely related field.

Education and Experience:

Graduated from an accredited college or university in business administration accounting finance public administration nutrition or a closely related field OR other field of study directly related to the work assignment AND at least three years of relevant work experience in business administration accounting finance public administration nutrition or a closely related field.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS:
Qualifications for Success in the Position:

ChildNutrition Program Knowledge:

Understanding of federal and state laws governing child nutrition programs.
Knowledge of food service operations including financial management meal counting and claiming and meal benefits.

Communication & Training Skills:

Excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Proficiency in presenting complex information to diverse audiences through various methods (presentations workshops online modules).
Ability to interpret policies assess programs identify problems and determine improvements.

Technical Proficiency:

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data systems and technology platforms to analyze track and report program information.
Proficient in Microsoft Word PowerPoint Teams Google drive and web-based systems.
Experience using SmartSheets preferred.

Project Management:

Capability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously and meet critical deadlines.
Effective project planning and implementation utilizing team strengths.

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to collaborate effectively with various individuals demonstrating professionalism and exceptional customer service.
Commitment to equity and cross-cultural effectiveness.
Ability to use sound judgment communicate effectively and maintain working relationships in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Preferred/Not Required):

Experience in state and federal child nutrition programs preferred.

School Nutrition Specialist (SNS) preferred

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred

Conditions of Employment(Required):
Must be willing and able to submit to the pre-screening process and pass a background check.
Report to work location per business needs.
Sign the acknowledgment form that this position is funded through federal funds and is subject to availability.
Valid Drivers License Required: Required to safely operate a motor vehicleto complete travel requirements within Colorado.
Approximate travel within Colorado is 25% (about 43 hours per month or 520 hours per year) and it varies throughout the year.
Occasional travel required for out-of-state conferences.

Supplemental Information

Complete Applications must include:

Completed Online Application:Required - Submitted through ourATS
College Transcripts:Required if using education to meet minimum requirements

College Transcripts:If you are using education to qualify a legible copy of your official or unofficial college transcript(s) or a foreign credential evaluation report must be submitted with your application. Transcripts must show the name of the school and that a degree was conferred. Transcripts from colleges or universities outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or foreign credential evaluation report may result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

**Failure to submit a complete application as defined above by the announcement closewill result in your application being removed from consideration.**

FOR CURRENT OR FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF COLORADO:

Per the requirements of the Step Pay Program implemented on July 1 2024 any State employee must be paid a rate that is equal to or greater than the appropriate step pay rate within their classifications pay range based on completed years in their current class series as of June 30.All current and former State employees must ensure that your entire work history within the State Classified System including at Institutions of Higher Education is indicated in your application so that your time-in-series can be calculated accurately.

Email Address:
All correspondence regarding your status in the selection/examination process will be conducted via email. Include a working email address on your application; one that is checked often as time-sensitive correspondence such as exam information or notification will take place via email. Please set up your e-mail to accept messages from and addresses. It is your responsibility to ensure that your email will accept these notices and/or review your junk mail and spam-filtered email.

Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position you may protestthe action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.

Also if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures 4 CCR 801 for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures are available at standard appeal form is available at: . If you appeal your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director Attn: Appeals Processing 1525 Sherman Street 4th Floor Denver CO 80203. Fax: . Phone: . The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination.

Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy a medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Colorado Department of Education is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to .

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Department InformationThis position is not part of the classified personnel system applications will be accepted from Residents and Non-Residents of Colorado.Incumbent will be required to live in and complete work for CDE within Colorado.Colorado Department of Education What We DoThe Colorado Depar...