Open Until Filled

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Effect the efficient operation of office routines and practices associated with a busy Child Nutrition Department by processing, verifying and reporting all meal applications according to government regulations and standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent

>40 WPM typing test

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Accurate typing and ten-key skills, familiarity with computer applications such as spreadsheets and word processing

Strong communication, public relations, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines and remain organized

Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines

Excellent problem solving skills

Work Conditions:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals, mobile computing device

Posture: Prolonged sitting, standing and walking, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting

Motion: Possess manual dexterity for repetitive hand motions including prolonged keyboarding & use of mouse; moderate reaching

Lifting: Lifting, carrying and transporting objects (up to 40 pounds)

Environment: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain professional demeanor under stress; frequent districtwide travel

Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience:

Three or more years in school system bookkeeping OR five years’ experience in general clerical/bookkeeping responsibilities- required

Three or more years in a school system or child nutrition department- preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Conduct the student eligibility process, including direct certification and applications. Ensures that applications are correctly processed in a timely manner, and completes the yearly verification process.
• Responsible for verification procedures for free and reduced-price meals, including verification status results report; report to be submitted to TDA by the designated deadline.
• Administer the approval and centralization of meal applications under the guidelines of the National School Lunch Program
• Assure that meal application processing and meal collections handling in the free and reduced-price meal program for qualified students meets current government regulations.
• Work cooperatively with all district personnel and parents to resolve any problems regarding meal applications/benefits
• Assure adherence of food service programs to federal, state, and local laws and regulations and district requirements concerning such matters as sanitation, safety, free and reduced-price meals for qualified students, and nutritional standards of various meal programs.
• Maintain and update student free and reduced meal status records and send current information to Child Nutrition Managers.
• Maintain District download and uploads from TXUNPS.
• Review and/or complete any related paperwork on a timely basis while complying with District, State and Federal Regulations.
• Attend Meal Application Processor course each year for updates, TDA changes and regulations.
• Write and distribute memos, letters, reports and other correspondence as requested.
• Resolve issues in a timely fashion and consistently keep track of details.
• Operate a computer system (Dell) running MS Windows, MS Word, Skyward, and Excel
• Maintain a positive atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Manage software service calls and turn in software service requests and enhancements.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Employment Relationship: At-will. No alterations of at-will employment are intended by this job description. Job duties and assignment are subject to change according to the needs of the District, as determined by the Director and Assistant Director of Child Nutrition.