State of Michigan – Student and School Meal Eligibility Data Specialist – Department Specialist 13 – Lansing, MI

Job title: Student and School Meal Eligibility Data Specialist - Department Specialist 13 Company: State of Michigan Job description: Job Description The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff and nearly 8,000 child care 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 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 500 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service. The Office of Health and Nutrition Services is the state administering agency for 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 student and school meal eligibility data specialist supporting Child Nutrition and Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) programs for the Michigan Department of Education (MDE). The position coordinates all department activities related to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) EBT programs that use student level eligibility. View the entire job specification, State of Michigan Benefits Required Education and Experience Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities. View the entire job specification, Alternate Education and Experience Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. Additional Requirements and Information 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) Information in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Applications with unsupported responses may not be considered. Expected salary: $60320 - 90022.4 per year Location: Lansing, MI Apply for the job now! Apply Job!