The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.
MDE
is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and
works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal
resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and
accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school
health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the
state’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education
entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the
state. MDE’s role in the improvement of public education extends to providing
information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public
policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing
guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal
levels.
Join
a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting
learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families,
educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and
respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.
As
a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit
package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more
than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government
who are committed to excellence in public service.
The Office of Nutrition Services is the state administering agency for federal food programs such as National
School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and
commodity programs such as USDA Foods for Schools, The Emergency Food
Assistance Program, and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608
West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of
in-person and remote work arrangement.
The purpose of this position is to serve as the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Multi-Program Application
recognized resource. This position is the multi-program lead resource to support highly complex applications that require
knowledge of all child nutrition program regulations and requirements.
Position Description
Job Specification
Please review the job specification and the position
description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and
experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Equivalent
combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge,
skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Some positions may require a current or past possession of a
Michigan's teacher's certificate or one comparable to the one issued in
Michigan.
Your submittal is considered complete with the following
required documents:
• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)
The Michigan State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is
separate from the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS).
If you are currently a MPSERS retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS
pension due to employment with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are
currently eligible for a MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful
candidate for this position, you should contact the Office of Retirement
Services (ORS) to determine any impact if you elect
to immediately begin receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.