Farm to Program Analyst Departmental Analyst 9-P11
Hiring Organization:
Michigan Department of Education
Employment type: Full-Time
Job Location: Lansing, MI
Application Due Date: November 29, 2023
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff and nearly 8,000 childcare providers serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools, 110,000 students in early childhood programs, 30,000 children receiving childcare, 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 policymakers, 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 500 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.
Office of Health and Nutrition Services- The Office of Health and 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. In addition, the office provides training and technical assistance for school health and safety initiatives such as school climate and culture, health and physical education, HIV and sex education, mental health, school nursing, school safety, and bullying prevention.
Primary Physical Work Address – Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.
Position Summary-This position serves as the departmental analyst in the Office of Health and Nutrition Services (OHNS, Nutrition Coordination (NC) Unit for Farm to Program. The Farm to Program Analyst will evaluate and review program information to make determinations about the allowability of expenditures by program grantees. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, and evaluating program data; preparing reports; conducting outreach; and developing trainings and workshops. The Farm to Program Analyst will collaborate with farmers, vendors, and providers connecting them to federal Child Nutrition Programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Summer Food Service Program, School Breakfast Program, and others as needed.
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