Education Consultant 2-NUT

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Nutrition Support is seeking an Education Consultant to oversee federal Child Nutrition Programs in Louisiana, ensuring proper implementation and compliance. The role includes training, review of program sponsors, and responding to audits, with opportunities to influence nutrition policy and program outcomes statewide.

The position is a temporary appointment up to 4 years, with a Monday–Friday schedule and compensation based on experience.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
• 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

• Oversee program sponsors, approve applications, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Lead training sessions, workshops and provide in-person technical assistance to program staff and sponsors.
• Address audit findings and resolve administrative issues.
• Conduct on-site program reviews, trainings, and follow-ups to ensure compliance.
• Develop policies, analyze program impacts, and recommend changes.
• Manage special projects and represent the Department at conferences and trainings.

Skills

Training delivery

Program administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

Advanced degree in Education or related field

Job description

Job Focus Area

This position at the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the administration of federally funded Child Nutrition Programs that impact hundreds of thousands of children across Louisiana each day. As an Education Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation, oversight, and evaluation of programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. Join a team dedicated to improving nutrition standards and ensuring state and federal compliance while making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families across the state.

About This Job

Office of Nutrition Support

Job Focus Area

This position at the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the administration of federally funded Child Nutrition Programs that impact hundreds of thousands of children across Louisiana each day. As an Education Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective implementation, oversight, and evaluation of programs such as the National School Lunch Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. Join a team dedicated to improving nutrition standards and ensuring state and federal compliance while making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families across the state.

Applicants With The Following Experience Are Encouraged To Apply

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist OR Background in Procurement and Resource Management
• Background in Child Nutrition Programs

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

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

Job Duties

• Oversee program sponsors, approve applications, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements
• Lead training sessions, workshops and provide in-person technical assistance to program staff and sponsors
• Address audit findings and resolve administrative issues
• Conduct on-site program reviews, trainings, and follow-ups to ensure compliance
• Develop policies, analyze program impacts, and recommend changes
• Manage special projects and represent the Department at conferences and trainings

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Job Appointment. This position will be filled as a temporary job appointment that may last up to 4 years.

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

Work Schedule: Workdays 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 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.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:
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.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

Insurance Coverage: More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Mardi Gras
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Veteran's Day
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others