Program Assistant (2 Positions) - 61081410, 61081411

Job Responsibilities

The person in this position will assist program staff with reviewing, processing, and approving sponsor/site applications, advance payment requests, reimbursement claims, and related administrative support functions. Assist program staff with annual sponsor training, site training, technical assistance, sponsor and site monitoring activities reviews activities and all other state and federal level requirements. Support marketing and outreach activities to increase program participation. Assist with providing USDA with site location data, collecting data for program improvement, as well as other data functions to meet state and federal reporting requirements. Work with program staff to evaluate and improve programs, processes, procedures, and operations. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position is located in the Division of District Operations, Safety, and Student Wellness, Office of Health and Nutrition.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

A high school diploma and relevant program experience in child nutrition programs. A bachelor's degree may be substituted for the required program experience.

Additional Comments

ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE NOTIFIED BY LETTER THAT THE POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Title IX/Nondiscrimination

http://ed.sc.gov/jobs/human-resources/title-ix-nondiscrimination/

Preferred Skills/Knowledge: Knowledge of (ability to learn) federal child nutrition program operations, specifically Summer Break Cafe' aka Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and/or Seamless Summer Option (SSO). Ability to work in a variety of program functions, primarily sponsor/site monitoring, technical assistance efforts, as well as administrative support to state program staff. Ability to apply federal and state program requirements. Ability to successfully interact with diverse groups of people, to include strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in various computer software applications, including Microsoft Office. A self-starter with good decision-making skills.