TDA - FND - Assistant Director for School Operations

Assistant Director for School Operations

Salary Information: B26 – $8,500.00 – $9,500.00 per month. State Classification:
Director I – 1620. FLSA Status:
Exempt. Posting Number: 26‑58860‑1R.

Austin, Houston, San Antonio, or Lubbock, TX. Telework is not offered; all employees required to be physically present for work.

• Assist the Director for School Operations in directing and coordinating activities of staff operations statewide, including planning, developing, overseeing, and evaluating projects, schedules, and work plans.
• Provide direct supervision to section staff, including assessment of performance, identification of training needs, time and leave reporting, workflow coordination, coaching, and other staff meetings.
• Ensure administrative review and technical assistance processes for Child Nutrition Programs comply with all federal and state rules and regulations; recommend corrections to reduce risk.
• Identify areas for improvement in processes, procedures, staff training, and tools to increase efficiency; collaborate with other units to develop and maintain accuracy, relevance, and test system enhancements.
• Serve as the state‑level contact for external stakeholders, including producing and disseminating program information, resolving compliance issues, and managing high‑profile, high‑risk situations with contracting entities.
• Assist in the development of required program reports and represent the division at local, statewide, and federal levels on monitoring policies and procedures, including speaking engagements.
• Follow all TDA policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (or one year of related work experience substituting for one year of college).
• Five (5) years of experience reviewing and ensuring compliance of programs with federal, state, or local governments.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

• Experience as a lead, senior, or manager in School Nutrition Programs.

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to program activities and/or business functions; business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and leadership techniques; principles and practices of public administration and management. Skills in establishing plans and setting objectives, decision‑making, risk assessment, judgment for recommendations, conflict resolution, collaborative problem‑solving, customer service, and computer/software use. Ability to organize program activities, establish goals, identify problems, evaluate alternatives, implement solutions, develop policies, prepare reports, communicate effectively, and supervise others.

Normal office environment; may involve walking, standing, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, bending, fine motor tasks, and lifting up to 30 pounds; may require extended hours, evenings, weekends, and up to 20% travel, occasionally overnight.

Core business hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Limited customer service 6:00–8:00 a.m. and 5:00–6:00 p.m. Telework not available.

This position does not sponsor H‑1B visas.

• Retirement Plan
• Paid Group Health Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Dental
• Vision
• Dependent Optional Life Insurance
• Voluntary ADD Insurance
• Dependent Health Life Insurance
• Health Dependent care flexible spending accounts

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. A skills exercise may be conducted at the time of the interview. Due to the high volume of applications, we do not accept telephone calls. If you submitted your application through the CAPPS Careers Section, you may check the status of your application by accessing your profile and selecting My Job page and then selecting My Submissions.

To be considered for the position, applicants must complete additional supplemental questions, optionally provide EEO information including how you heard about the job, and provide an electronic signature in the CAPPS Career Section.