Education Consultant 2-FSGR

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Education is seeking an Education Consultant 2 in Baton Rouge to serve as a subject matter expert for Title II‑Part A and Title V‑REAP grant programs, while providing administrative support for division leaders and team members across LaGov, Metastorm, and related systems.

The role requires strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills, experience with federal education programs, and ability to manage multiple tasks in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• Six years of full‑time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• An advanced degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Executive Director of federal programs and Division leadership daily.
• Employ time management skills to maximize multiple task/project completions.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure all time and attendance due dates and timelines are followed.
• Work collaboratively with interdepartmental teams to manage all contract and procurement systems, such as LaGov, Metastorm, contract tracker, etc.
• Attend all internal and external meetings that pertain to work in the Division.
• Oversees and maintains strict confidentiality of documents and records and verbal and written communication.
• Coordinates and organizes projects, most without direction, and prepares materials such as agendas, timelines, reports and presentations.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of ESSA, as it related to Title II, Part A and Title V-REAP and provides any changes in the statute or regulations to the supervisor.
• Manage and coordinate all ordering for the Division.
• Works independently on special projects and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Federal Programs and Division Leadership, and
• Completes all other duties or special projects requested by Division Leadership.

Skills

Federal statute knowledge

Microsoft 365

Google Suite

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

LaGov

Metastorm

Contract tracker

Job description

**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**

Office of Federal Support & Grantee Relations

Job Focus Area

The Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) is seeking a detail‑oriented Education Consultant 2 to join the Division of Federal Support & Grantee Relations. The primary role of this Education Consultant 2 is to serve as a subject matter expert for Title II‑Part A and Title V‑ REAP grant programs. In addition, the Education Consultant 2 will also provide administrative support for division leaders and team members inclusive of ensuring accurate time and attendance, proper execution of contracts and other agreements in LaGov and other platforms and systems utilized within LDOE (i.e. Metastorm, etc.). The successful candidate will be well‑organized, flexible, have the ability to multitask, work with many personalities, and support a team culture.

Candidates with the following skills, abilities, and experience are encouraged to apply:

• Knowledge of federal statute and experience with high level engagement of internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 and/or Google Suite
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written skills, and a collaborative mindset for interdepartmental projects

Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full‑time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties – A typical day for the Education Consultant 2, you will:

• Provide support to the Executive Director of federal programs and Division leadership daily;
• Employ time management skills to maximize multiple task/project completions;
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure all time and attendance due dates and timelines are followed;
• Work collaboratively with interdepartmental teams to manage all contract and procurement systems, such as LaGov, Metastorm, contract tracker, etc.
• Attend all internal and external meetings that pertain to work in the Division;
• Oversees and maintains strict confidentiality of documents and records and verbal and written communication;
• Coordinates and organizes projects, most without direction, and prepares materials such as agendas, timelines, reports and presentations;
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of ESSA, as it related to Title II, Part A and Title V-REAP and provides any changes in the statute or regulations to the supervisor;
• Manage and coordinate all ordering for the Division;
• Works independently on special projects and other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Federal Programs and Division Leadership, and
• Completes all other duties or special projects requested by Division Leadership.

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment.

The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.

Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined.

Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $27.07 hourly, $2,165.60 biweekly that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

Contact Information:

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 96064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.