Program Associate I - Logistics

Job Title

Position Title: Program Associate I - Logistics

Location: Central Office

Salary: $67,690 - $88,539

Reports to: Executive Director

Bargaining Unit: OSAS

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommute Eligibility: Eligible for telecommuting up to 40% (two days per week)

In accordance with the Agreement between Organization of School Administrators and Supervisors (OSAS) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the executive director, the program associate I - Logistics is responsible for ensuring the proper and timely delivery of our satellite food delivery system. Responsible for all equipment and vehicles involved in the food delivery system. Oversee the routine maintenance and repair of district food service equipment and facilities and coordinates kitchen support with Office of School Nutrition leadership.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Logistics Management, Management or related field.
• Be ServeSafe certified or have the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum of 3 years of technical support experience required.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and moving up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritize request with professionalism and empathy.
• Ability to adapt to changes quickly, proposing and implementing thoughtful solutions to problems.
• Sttrong, effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft 365 products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Proven experience managing projects required, including coordination of resources and communication to stakeholders.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and kitchen facility operations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee food delivery drivers and the logistics of satellite food deliveries as well as the transportation of equipment between schools.
• Oversee and manages the request and tracking of equipment maintenance, utilizing School Dude and other maintenance tracking software.
• Provides support to the Information Technology Program Supervisor.
• Routinely visiting schools offering Point of Sale system support, Time Clock support, and monitoring kitchen equipment needs.
• Manages the routine maintenance and repairs of the Office of School Nutrition (OSN) vehicles and kitchen facilities and responsible for the tracking and documentation of completed work.
• Ensure departments compliance with district vehicle policies and procedures.
• Vendor management including tracking and documentation of completed work.
• Assist executive director with special projects and reporting.
• Oversee operations of OSN's designated warehouse space which house our equipment and supplies.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned and as needed.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application:

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at recruitment@detroitk12.org or phone at (313) 873-6897.Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

DPSCD does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at (313) 240-4377 or detroitk12.org/compliance.