Manager Student Nutrition Business Development

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Professionals and Supervisors / Manager Student Nutrition Business Development
• Date Posted: 11/17/2025
• Location:
  
  STUDENT NUTRITION/ADMIN
• Salary: ACE 10, step A to P ($64,462 to $92,968), DOE
• Bargaining Unit: ACE
• Work Year: 230 days per year, 12 contract payments
• Work Day: 8 hours per day
• FTE:
  Full Time, 1.0 FTE

The Student Nutrition Business Manager is a strategic role in the oversight and execution of financial, administrative, and operational processes within the Student Nutrition Department. This position is responsible for ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in alignment with district policies and industry best practices. The business manager supervises administrative personnel, leads process improvement initiatives, and assists in the development of strategic financial planning models to optimize resource utilization.

This role involves cross‑functional collaboration with department leadership, school administrators, external agencies, and vendors to enhance operational performance, budget management, and overall program effectiveness. The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

• A bachelor’s degree in business, management, accounting or other related areas.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Strong financial management skills, including budget oversight and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Five years of experience in business management, accounting, marketing, process engineering, or operational research and analysis.
• Prior food service experience.
• Knowledge of financial management techniques and modern food service management principles.
• Knowledge of safe food handling and safety principles and practices.
• Knowledge of computerized programs in food service operations.
• Previous product management or related experience.
• Quantitative and business analysis skills.
• Knowledge of business and management principles and practices.
• Ability to facilitate large and small groups.
• Proficiency in Primero Edge, financial software, and district accounting systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to school nutrition programs.

• Manages and oversees daily financial transactions, expense tracking, and revenue reconciliation.
• Executes budget allocations, purchase approvals, and fund distributions in collaboration with department staff.
• Supervises the processing of invoices, vendor payments, and procurement requests to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Intervenes to resolve immediate business or financial issues.
• Supervises frontline administrative personnel by assigning daily tasks, overseeing workflow, and troubleshooting challenges in real time.
• Facilitates coaching and performance feedback to ensure smooth day‑to‑day business functions.
• Assists and provides guidance to purchasing activities, ensuring cost‑effective procurement within budget constraints.
• Works with logistics team to resolve urgent procurement or supply chain disruption.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and district financial policies within the department.
• Conducts spot audits and immediate corrective actions for financial discrepancies, vendor disputes, or operational inefficiencies.
• Works with team members to resolve financial, operational, or logistical challenges.
• Develops projections and future budget plans based on daily execution data.
• Analyzes financial trends to inform annual and multi‑year budget strategies.
• Researches and implements best practices in cost control, revenue generation, and budget efficiency.
• Identifies operational bottlenecks and continuously initiates process improvements.
• Creates and maintains standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines to ensure long‑term sustainability of financial practices.
• Plans and implements long‑term compliance frameworks to reduce financial risk.
• Monitors regulatory changes and adjusts department policies accordingly.
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