Manager Student Nutrition Business Development

Position Type:
Other/ Manager Student Nutrition Business Development

Date Posted:
4/29/2025

Location:
STUDENT NUTRITION/ADMIN

District:
Anchorage School District

A bachelors degree in business, management, or other related area. Equivalent experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Experience managing staffing logistics, personnel records, or HR processes in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle scheduling, dispatch coordination, and hiring workflows.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Proficiency with office software systems, personnel databases, and/or scheduling tools.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with district leadership, external agencies, and internal department staff.

knowledge of budgeting, payroll oversight, or financial reporting as it relates to staffing operations.

Five years of experience in business management, human resources, marketing, process engineering, operational research, or related areas.

Prior supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to guide and develop staff.

Familiarity with school district operations, especially in nutrition services or similar public sector environments.

Experience in coordinating and conducting staff training and development programs.

Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, district Talent Management systems (e.g., EmpCenter, Frontline), and FTE allocation.

Prior food service or student nutrition experience.

Staffing & Recruitment

Oversees the full hiring cycle, including posting job openings, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews for Student Nutrition positions.

Collaborates with the district Talent Management Department to ensure job postings meet district guidelines and candidate information is accurate.

Manages job bids and attends job fairs or community hiring events to recruit qualified candidates.

Conducts or coordinates exit interviews and document feedback to improve retention and staffing processes.

Oversees the full hiring cycle, including posting job openings, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews for Student Nutrition positions.

Collaborates with the district Talent Management Department to ensure job postings meet district guidelines and candidate information is accurate.

Manages job bids and attends job fairs or community hiring events to recruit qualified candidates.

Conducts or coordinates exit interviews and document feedback to improve retention and staffing processes.

Dispatch & Scheduling

Coordinates dispatch schedules for substitute coverage and café staffing across all school sites.

Anticipates staffing needs and collaborates with department leadership to address shortages or scheduling conflicts promptly.

Maintains accurate records of staff assignments, schedule changes, and availability in the relevant personnel database or software system.

Coordinates dispatch schedules for substitute coverage and café staffing across all school sites.

Anticipates staffing needs and collaborates with department leadership to address shortages or scheduling conflicts promptly.

Maintains accurate records of staff assignments, schedule changes, and availability in the relevant personnel database or software system.

Personnel Administration

Processes and submits personnel action forms (502) for new hires, transfers, and staff changes, ensuring compliance with district policies.

Maintains up-to-date employee records, including longevity tracking, performance reviews, and personnel documentation.

Provides oversight for payroll-related activities, assisting in the resolution of discrepancies or inquiries from staff.

Supports FTE management, collaborating with department leadership to align staffing levels with operational demands.

Processes and submits personnel action forms (502) for new hires, transfers, and staff changes, ensuring compliance with district policies.

Maintains up-to-date employee records, including longevity tracking, performance reviews, and personnel documentation.

Provides oversight for payroll-related activities, assisting in the resolution of discrepancies or inquiries from staff.

Supports FTE management, collaborating with department leadership to align staffing levels with operational demands.

Employee Engagement & Development

Plans and implements employee recognition programs, celebrating milestones and achievements.

Works closely with front-line administrative and nutrition staff to promote continuous growth.

Develops and administers periodic staff surveys or feedback programs to gauge morale and satisfaction; recommends improvements as needed.

Assists with creating and delivering staff training related to administrative operations, personnel policies, or district procedures.

Plans and implements employee recognition programs, celebrating milestones and achievements.

Works closely with front-line administrative and nutrition staff to promote continuous growth.

Develops and administers periodic staff surveys or feedback programs to gauge morale and satisfaction; recommends improvements as needed.

Assists with creating and delivering staff training related to administrative operations, personnel policies, or district procedures.

Administrative and Operational Support

Serves as a liaison among Student Nutrition leadership, school administrators, and district offices such as Talent Management or Payroll on staffing-related matters.

Monitors and improves processes related to onboarding, offboarding, and internal transfers, ensuring compliance with district guidelines.

Works with team members to address operational or logistical challenges, prioritizing staffing continuity and service quality.

Serves as a liaison among Student Nutrition leadership, school administrators, and district offices such as Talent Management or Payroll on staffing-related matters.

Monitors and improves processes related to onboarding, offboarding, and internal transfers, ensuring compliance with district guidelines.

Works with team members to address operational or logistical challenges, prioritizing staffing continuity and service quality.

Continuous Process Improvement

Identifies bottlenecks in staffing, dispatch, and hiring processes; proposes and implements improvements to streamline operations.

Keeps abreast of best practices in HR, scheduling, and recruitment, integrating relevant innovations into department workflows.

Maintains clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all staffing-related tasks and ensure these are updated as district or program requirements evolve.

Identifies bottlenecks in staffing, dispatch, and hiring processes; proposes and implements improvements to streamline operations.

Keeps abreast of best practices in HR, scheduling, and recruitment, integrating relevant innovations into department workflows.

Maintains clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all staffing-related tasks and ensure these are updated as district or program requirements evolve.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the assistant or senior director of Student Nutrition, adapting to the changing needs of the Student Nutrition Department.

Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the assistant or senior director of Student Nutrition, adapting to the changing needs of the Student Nutrition Department.

Bargaining Unit: ACE
Work Year:230 days per year, 12 contract payments
WorkDay:8 hours per day
FTE: Full time, 1.0 FTE
Salary:ACE 10,step A- P($62,585 - $90,261), DOE

Job Summary
The Business Development Manager for Student Nutrition is a strategic leader focused on staffing, hiring, dispatch, and overall personnel management within the Student Nutrition Department. This role oversees the recruitment process, coordinates scheduling and substitute dispatch across multiple school sites, and manages key personnel processes such as onboarding, offboarding, payroll oversight, and employee recognition. In addition, the manager collaborates with department leadership and the district’s Talent Management team to ensure staffing needs are met and tracked efficiently. By integrating best practices in workforce planning and administrative operations, this position ensures that the Student Nutrition Department remains well-staffed, compliant, and positioned for long-term growth and success.
The position has a retirement association with the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

Job Requirements
The following are required:

A bachelors degree in business, management, or other related area. Equivalent experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of the degree requirement.

Experience managing staffing logistics, personnel records, or HR processes in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle scheduling, dispatch coordination, and hiring workflows.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Proficiency with office software systems, personnel databases, and/or scheduling tools.

Ability to work independently and collaborate with district leadership, external agencies, and internal department staff.

knowledge of budgeting, payroll oversight, or financial reporting as it relates to staffing operations.

The following are preferred:

Five years of experience in business management, human resources, marketing, process engineering, operational research, or related areas.

Prior supervisory experience, demonstrating the ability to guide and develop staff.

Familiarity with school district operations, especially in nutrition services or similar public sector environments.

Experience in coordinating and conducting staff training and development programs.

Knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, district Talent Management systems (e.g., EmpCenter, Frontline), and FTE allocation.

Prior food service or student nutrition experience.

Essential Job Functions

Staffing & Recruitment

Oversees the full hiring cycle, including posting job openings, screening candidates, and scheduling interviews for Student Nutrition positions.

Collaborates with the district Talent Management Department to ensure job postings meet district guidelines and candidate information is accurate.

Manages job bids and attends job fairs or community hiring events to recruit qualified candidates.

Conducts or coordinates exit interviews and document feedback to improve retention and staffing processes.

Dispatch & Scheduling

Coordinates dispatch schedules for substitute coverage and café staffing across all school sites.

Anticipates staffing needs and collaborates with department leadership to address shortages or scheduling conflicts promptly.

Maintains accurate records of staff assignments, schedule changes, and availability in the relevant personnel database or software system.

Personnel Administration

Processes and submits personnel action forms (502) for new hires, transfers, and staff changes, ensuring compliance with district policies.

Maintains up-to-date employee records, including longevity tracking, performance reviews, and personnel documentation.

Provides oversight for payroll-related activities, assisting in the resolution of discrepancies or inquiries from staff.

Supports FTE management, collaborating with department leadership to align staffing levels with operational demands.

Employee Engagement & Development

Plans and implements employee recognition programs, celebrating milestones and achievements.

Works closely with front-line administrative and nutrition staff to promote continuous growth.

Develops and administers periodic staff surveys or feedback programs to gauge morale and satisfaction; recommends improvements as needed.

Assists with creating and delivering staff training related to administrative operations, personnel policies, or district procedures.

Administrative and Operational Support

Serves as a liaison among Student Nutrition leadership, school administrators, and district offices such as Talent Management or Payroll on staffing-related matters.

Monitors and improves processes related to onboarding, offboarding, and internal transfers, ensuring compliance with district guidelines.

Works with team members to address operational or logistical challenges, prioritizing staffing continuity and service quality.

Continuous Process Improvement

Identifies bottlenecks in staffing, dispatch, and hiring processes; proposes and implements improvements to streamline operations.

Keeps abreast of best practices in HR, scheduling, and recruitment, integrating relevant innovations into department workflows.

Maintains clear standard operating procedures (SOPs) for all staffing-related tasks and ensure these are updated as district or program requirements evolve.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs additional responsibilities as requested by the assistant or senior director of Student Nutrition, adapting to the changing needs of the Student Nutrition Department.

Physical /Mental Demands
The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.

The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.

Work Environment
Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.

While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Additional Job Information
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government REAL ID website for additional information.

The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.



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