DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND PROJECT SERVICES - NUTRITION SERVICES

Position Type:
NUTRITION

Date Posted:
6/14/2024

Location:
Operations: Nutrition

Closing Date:
UNTIL FILLEDDescription:

The Director of Nutrition Information Systems (NIS) and Project Services directs and manages the day-to-day operations of the entire district's Nutrition Information Systems and data reporting supporting the Atlanta Public Schools nutrition program. The Incumbent will direct the development, programming, testing, and maintenance of the district's nutrition software application, point-of-sale hardware, Nutrition Department technology, and/or interfaces across APS. The director has strong ties to users and can communicate effectively with the technology staff, user leaders and staff, and senior management. The director will oversee multiple complex projects adhering to technology standards and manage the full project management lifecycle process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides oversight to all NIS and department projects.
• Partners with internal customers, stakeholders, and outside consultants to implement new technologies across the district.
• Supports advance requirements around school nutrition, ensuring data management and reporting as needed by the internal users, Georgia Department of Education Nutrition program, or required by the United States Department of Agriculture regulations.
• Builds relationships and collaborates with key business leaders in the district to establish strategic plans and a roadmap that aligns with a progressive business culture.
• Participates in the budgeting, estimating, planning, etc., for those projects/operations under their charge.
• Assigns staff, evaluates professional development needs, promotes continuous staff improvement, and directs the day-to-day administrative and personnel needs of those under their charge.
• Supervises, evaluates, and directs assigned staff
• Provides project management, vendor management and technology leadership across the department's IT needs.
• Monitors the progress of all NIS projects and facilitates proper project reviews at established project timelines.
• Establishes a robust set of key performance indicators and tracking reports that clearly show the team's performance and drive improvements in customer service and successful project delivery.
• Leads the Executive Leadership project reviews, develops, and enforces project management life cycle standards, and provides accurate reporting via portfolio dashboards.
• Creates, executes, and monitors the strategic plan in support of the NIS service delivery to the department.
• Creates and maintains proper documentation for all projects and establishes processes, procedures, and standards as necessary.
• Recommends enhancements or changes to applications and systems to improve further the efficiency, performance, and reliability of the department's nutrition program needs.
• Delivers services in his/her area of responsibility as called upon by nutrition services senior management in support of the mission and goals of APS.
• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours, and as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Master's degree preferred

CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:

• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license and private transportation to travel between district facilities.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of experience in the implementation and support of School Nutrition Systems or similar IT systems.
• 5 years of experience as a Manager, Project Manager, Supervisor, Lead, or similar role.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong project management and customer service skills.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and ability to provide strategic direction to a team.
• Ability to relate effectively to a wide range of personality types, working styles, and levels of understanding.
• Ability to break down complex issues into simplified solutions and communicate them to various levels.
• Knowledge of Enterprise-class software and monitoring systems, Digital Media and Unified Communications, and Digital Content Operating Systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot application patches, including correcting any system issue.
• Must have excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Uses analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to resolve issues quickly to minimize system downtime.
• Ability to proactively assemble and manage cross-functional teams as needed to implement and manage key business initiatives with high technical expertise.
• Ability to recognize, suggest and act on new opportunities and projects on their own initiative.
• Ability to make decisions in prioritizing and take direction in setting priorities.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work based on the needs of the department.
• Ability to shift priorities and make independent decisions.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily or for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.

Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions

Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to-face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.

Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower head.

Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.

Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress

The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

GRADE: 137
WORK DAYS: Annual
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
CLASSIFICATION: At-Will
REPORTS TO: Senior Executive Director - Nutrition Services
DIVISION: Office of Operations
DEPARTMENT: Nutrition Services
FY25 Non-Teaching Pay Grades 111 - 141.pdf (atlantapublicschools.us)