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Position Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, management, accounting, or public finance.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of public-school finance, budgeting and accounting principles, gained through an extensive number of years of directly related experience.
•    Demonstrated knowledge of competitive bidding statutes and state purchasing procedures.
•    Advanced computer skills and analytical skills.
•    Ability to strategize and solve large-scale organizational problems.

Experience Requirements
•    Seven (7) years overall experience in business, management, finance, and/or public administration,
•    Five (5) years of management experience.
•    Should have expertise/experience in multiple components of organization finance operations, such as budget preparation, fiscal management, financial controls, contract administration, facilities administration, and/or materials management.
•    Must have a well-developed knowledge of the principles and practices of public finance, accounting, financial management, and strategic planning.
•    Must have a demonstrated and proven ability to analyze issues, plan and implement action; recruit, select, train, and supervise employees; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Experience Preferred
•    Master’s degree (from an accredited school) in Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, Health Finance Administration, or related field highly desirable.
•    Experience in government or non-profit agencies
Computer Proficiency
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

•    Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
•    Oral Communications: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
•    Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
•    Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience
•    Continual Learning: Assess and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development
•    Public Service Motivation: Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.

Position Summary
As an integral part of the Southwest Preparatory School District, the CFO leads all accounting, budget, revenue cycle, and fiscal operations.  The CFO advises administration on all budgetary, revenue, and other fiscal matters; develops and implements plans and procedures to enhance all revenue sources, including, federal, state, and grant funding sources; creates and maintains a system of internal fiscal controls, policies, and procedures.

 

•    Provide day-to-day operational direction, management, and coordination of all SWP fiscal operations;
•    Provides leadership in evaluating the effectiveness of fiscal operations and procedures; may facilitate special reviews and may direct changes in policies and procedures;
•    Provide administrative leadership to budget, revenue cycle management, and auditing activities;
•    Assist in strategic planning, development, and evaluation of all fiscal operations. Prepares a variety of reports and correspondence;
•    Assures that Federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and laws are effectively implemented;
•    Exercises a high level of independent action and decision-making over department fiscal operations;
•    Leads efforts to prepare departmental budgets, financial statements, analysis, reports, fiscal policies, and revenue and budgetary forecasts;
•    Proactively develops fiscal strategies in alignment with the district’s strategic plan;
•    Coordinates the completion of all audits and fiscal reviews;
•    Leads and manages professional, technical, and clerical employees;
•    Oversees fiscal year-end close;
•    Direct the maintenance of district records and reports as deemed necessary on behalf of the Superintendent of Schools and other executive staff to keep the Board of Trustees informed of district progress and future plans;
•    Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organization.

 

Working Conditions
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, phone and other equipment utilized by this position.  The person in this position frequently communicates with administrators and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Regular, predictable attendance is required. The noise level is consistently low.

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 

 

Job Title:  Child Nutrition Director
FLSA Status: Exempt      
Job Status: Full Time
Responsibility Level: Supervisory
Department Name: Child Nutrition
Reports to: Superintendent

Position Qualifications

Individuals must be able to work well under pressure. Must have the ability to organize and set appropriate priorities to meet deadlines. Able to work as part of a highly functioning team. Ability to interpret data collected and make appropriate and meaningful recommendations as required.

Job Specifications and Requirements

High School Diploma or GED. Some college preferred. Experience in School CNP is highly desirable.

Certifications and Licenses

Food handlers certificate

Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written), able to use a computer

• Maintain concentration with frequent interruptions, understand verbal instructions, and able to read and compile data into written reports

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, ability to be a team member

• Ability to understand oral and written communication

Position Summary

Provides leadership for the overall operation of the District's Child Nutrition Program in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations, local and state health ordinances, and school system policies.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Maintains a program that meets the federal guidelines for the child nutrition meal patterns as approved by the Texas Department of Agriculture

• Plans menus for the District

• Approve free and reduced-price meal applications and approve their accuracy

• Maintain current eligibility guidelines

• Manage free and reduced-price meal processes, including applications, verifications, and rosters

• Maintain current eligibility guidelines

• Ensures all mandated correspondence to participants is mailed timely and copies maintained

• Ensure a written policy is in place to allow a parent to appeal a negative decision

• Monitor food vendor performance to ensure compliance with contract specifications and requirements

• Plan and direct training for all CNP personnel in the District

• Check, approve, and compile records for each cafeteria concerning meal counts, inventory, purchases, and food production

• Monitor each campus storeroom, refrigerator, and freezer to review the appearance, sanitation, and maintenance of the temperature log
• Check the appearance and sanitation of the kitchens on each campus
• Submits all required reports in a timely

Minor Job Duties and Responsibilities 

Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

 

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and phone and other equipment utilized by this position.  The person in this position frequently communicates with students, parents, teachers, administrators, and vendors. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Heavy Lifting is required.  Regular, predictable attendance is required. Noise level is consistently moderate but can be during meal times.