"Alerted.org

Education Program Manager - Procurement and Food Distribution Manager

• Georgia - Fulton - Atlanta (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/72584/other-jobs-matching/location-only)

•

Education (https://ga.referrals.selectminds.com/landingpages/education-opportunities-at-team-georgia-11)

•

Education, Georgia Department of - GADOE

•   

Sep 25, 2025 Post Date

Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts

Job Summary

Under limited supervision, leads, manages and coordinates statewide accountability activities for the School Nutrition Division.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Establishing program priorities by conducting reviews and needs assessments of local school nutrition programs that identify performance gaps and include analyzed data collected through program evaluation

+

+ Developing and implementing an annual plan of work for the food distribution and procurement teams consistent with the School Nutrition Division strategic plan, operational plan, training calendar, state performance expectations, and budget limitations

+

+ Providing leadership for the procurement and food distribution teams, effectively delivering program support

+

+ Monitoring and developing policy for school nutrition program procurement compliant with federal, state, and local regulations and following up on deficient areas providing technical assistance and training

+

+ Overseeing the budget for allocated USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) foods funds consistent with federal standards; planning and monitoring allocations, supervising processing of USDA foods and USDA reporting

+

+ Directing the design and delivery of technical assistance to maximize purposes of the School Nutrition Program including training for state and local program staff, administrators, and others involved in the oversight and operation of the program

+

+ Facilitating an effective system of communication; advancing regulatory compliance and program enhancement among local and state program personnel related to areas of responsibility

+

+ Analyzing pertinent issues and initiating innovative projects that result in program improvement; and effectively supervising the assigned staff

Note: Statewide travel and a home office are required.

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

+ Master’s degree in business administration, education administration, nutrition/dietetics, education or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative role in operation of the School Nutrition Program at a school, local school system, or state level

+

+ Georgia Professional Standards Commission School Nutrition Director Certification

+

+

+ Five or more year's experience in a leadership role managing a School Nutrition program in a local school system, state agency, or college/university

+

+

+ School Nutrition Specialist Certification

+

+

+ Experience with USDA foods allocations and USDA Web-Based Supply Chain Management platform

+

+

+ Experience with federal, state, and local procurement, preferably in school nutrition

+

+

+ Registered and licensed dietitian

+

+

+ Experience with development and delivery of training and technical assistance

+

+

+ Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills

+

+ Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

Qualifications - Internal

Job Summary

The Georgia Department Department of Education is hiring for a Procurement and Food Distribution Manager. Under limited supervision, leads, manages and coordinates statewide accountability activities for the School Nutrition Division.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

+ Establishing program priorities by conducting reviews and needs assessments of local school nutrition programs that identify performance gaps and include analyzed data collected through program evaluation

+ Developing and implementing an annual plan of work for the food distribution and procurement teams consistent with the School Nutrition Division strategic plan, operational plan, training calendar, state performance expectations, and budget limitations

+ Providing leadership for the procurement and food distribution teams, effectively delivering program support

+ Monitoring and developing policy for school nutrition program procurement compliant with federal, state, and local regulations and following up on deficient areas providing technical assistance and training

+ Overseeing the budget for allocated USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) foods funds consistent with federal standards; planning and monitoring allocations, supervising processing of USDA foods and USDA reporting

+ Directing the design and delivery of technical assistance to maximize purposes of the School Nutrition Program including training for state and local program staff, administrators, and others involved in the oversight and operation of the program

+ Facilitating an effective system of communication; advancing regulatory compliance and program enhancement among local and state program personnel related to areas of responsibility

+ Analyzing pertinent issues and initiating innovative projects that result in program improvement; and effectively supervising the assigned staff Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

+ Master’s degree in business administration, education administration, nutrition/dietetics, education or a related field and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or administrative role in operation of the School Nutrition Program at a school, local school system, or state level

+ Georgia Professional Standards Commission School Nutrition Director Certification

+ Five or more years experience in a leadership role managing a School Nutrition program in a local school system, state agency, or college/university

+ School Nutrition Specialist Certification

+ Experience with USDA foods allocations and USDA Web-Based Supply Chain Management platform

+ Experience with federal, state, and local procurement, preferably in school nutrition

+ Registered and licensed dietitian

+ Experience with development and delivery of training and technical assistance

+ Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills

+ Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint)

Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications/resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications may be forwarded to the hiring manager to be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.

It is the policy of the Georgia Department of Education not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or age in its employment practices. The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and each associated State School is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The GaDOE utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

Bachelor's degree in education, administration, public administration, or a related administrative field in the area of assignment from an accredited college or university, L-5 certification, and two (2) years of program management experience in an educational setting.

Additional Information

+ Agency Logo:

+ Requisition ID: EDU09SD

+ Number of Openings: 1

+ Advertised Salary: Comm. with Experience

+ Shift: Day Job

+ Posting End Date: Oct 9, 2025