Supervisor, Business Systems - Food Services

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Supervisor, Business Systems - Food Service

REPORTS TO: Director, Office of Food and Nutrition Services

DEFINITION: Coordinates, plans, and supervises the information technology systems for school nutrition accountability, student meal eligibility benefits, student meal payments, and Free and Reduced Meal (FARM) Program. Administers the Maryland Accountability and Reporting systems and oversees the computers and network accountability for the Office of Food and Nutrition Services (OFNS). Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Manages the Free and Reduced-price Meal (FARM) program to include the supervisor of student meal benefits eligibility determinations from household meal benefit applications (HMBA) and direct certification processes. Provides FARM’s data to various departments and offices as needed.

Manages the information technology systems for school nutrition accountability and student meal eligibility benefits to include oversight for implementation of modifications to ensure regulatory compliance.

Oversees the client interface with the web-based payment system to ensure reconciliation of payment transactions to student meal accounts, bank deposits, and financial system.

Administers the Maryland Accountability Reporting System (MARS) to include user management, program administration, and reporting. Supervises the preparation, review, and submittal of the monthly revenue transactions.

Supervises the database and system administrator functions to include installation, configuration, monitoring, maintenance, security, reporting, and end-user support.

Collaborates with business partners to include outside vendors, regulatory agencies, and Department of Information Technology with regard to system modifications, updates, and compliance issues. Identifies office technology initiatives and leads the acquisition and evaluation of hardware, software, equipment, and services.

Supervises the on-site and central help desk technical support for the school nutrition accountability system.

Oversees the review, adjustment, and reconciliation of sales, cash, revenue, meal counts, account balances, and bank deposits. Supervises the preparation of reports and analysis for food services leadership.

Supervises staff members which includes providing performance appraisals and approving time and attendance.

Participates in administrative staff meetings, assists with office budgetary process and development of operating procedures.

Participates in audits as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems, business administration, or related field plus seven years of experience in program administration and/or management information systems required, three years’ experience at a supervisory level.
• Experience with information technology fiscal management is preferred. Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting, accounting, and purchasing, especially in the public sector.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of technology management.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of analyzing the cost-effectiveness of operations.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients and others, both internally and externally.
• Ability to meet deadlines and schedules, setting priorities, and working as part of a team.
• Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances,
• Ability to manage operations-related projects and prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Skill in problem solving is required to analyze issues, create action plans, and maintain records.
• Skill and abilities to supervise and evaluate assigned food service personnel.
• Skill and ability to organize, plan, and execute work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret financial reports and analysis to effectively manage programs.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in the central office and occasionally at selected sites.
Work involves sitting, standing, walking, bending, and operating a computer.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Persons appointed to this position are designated as essential-as-needed personnel and may be required to work during emergency events, subject to call to duty, and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) is committed to providing the highest quality education to BCPS students and staff while ensuring the health and safety of its students, employees, customers, clients, contractors, interns, and other visitors. BCPS strongly encourages all persons to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Information about accessing COVID-19 vaccines and boosters can be found at https://coronavirusvaccineoutreach-bc-gis.hub.arcgis.com/. Detailed information about BCPS' COVID-19 mitigation plan and requirements can be found at https://www.bcps.org/covid19.

FLSA: Exempt

SALARY: Grade 08 on the BCPS OPE 12 Month payscale $82,953 - $128,245.

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $106. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board’s nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information

Brad Kouyoumjian, PHR
Manager, Staffing
Business Services Staffing
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,953.00 - $128,245.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: One location