Manager Student Nutrition Business Development

Position Details

Position Type:
Other/ Manager Student Nutrition Business Development
Date Posted: 11/17/2025

Location:

STUDENT NUTRITION/ADMIN
District:
Anchorage School District

Bargaining Unit: ACE
Work Year: 230 days per year, 12 contract payments
Work Day: 8 hours per day
FTE:
Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary: ACE 10, step A to P ($64,462 to $92,968), DOE

The Student Nutrition Business Manager supervises administrative personnel, leads process improvement initiatives, and assists in developing strategic financial planning models to optimize resource utilization. This role engages cross‑functional collaboration with district leadership, school administrators, external agencies, and vendors to enhance operational performance, budget management, and overall program effectiveness. The position is covered by the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

• A bachelor’s degree in business, management, accounting or related areas. Equivalent experience may be considered.
• 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.
• Works independently and collaborates effectively with district leadership, staff, and external agencies.

The role requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking, and hearing. The employee must regularly reach with hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lb. The…