Education Consultant 2-NUT

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Education – Office of Nutrition Support is seeking an Education Consultant 2 to ensure compliance and support for NSLP, SBP, and Seamless Summer Programs. The role focuses on program integrity, policy development, and technical assistance for school food authorities.

Responsibilities include monitoring operations, conducting on-site visits, and delivering training to diverse stakeholders while collaborating with internal and external partners to advance child nutrition

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring, or auditing of government programs.
• Ability to conduct nutrient analyses per 7 CFR 210.10 and 7 CFR 220.8 and assess calories, fat, sodium against age/grade standards.
• Ability to deliver training and provide technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as program resource and subject matter expert for NSLP and SBP.
• Provide technical assistance and training to school food authorities on program requirements and best practices.
• Monitor program operations for compliance with federal and state mandates.
• Review applications and documentation with recommendations for approval/denial.
• Conduct on-site visits or audits for quality assurance and guidance.
• Plan and evaluate in-service training for personnel across multiple educational and organizational groups.
• Prepare reports and analyze data related to program performance and funding utilization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support child nutrition initiatives.

Skills

Policy development

Compliance monitoring

Auditing of government programs

Data analysis

Training & technical assistance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

USDA CN Database

Nutrient analysis methods

Job description

Job Focus Area

At the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support, our mission is to ensure access to nutritious meals for all students by providing oversight and support for child nutrition programs. We are looking for an Education Consultant 2 to join our team, focusing on the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Seamless Summer Programs. This role is key to maintaining compliance, supporting school food authorities, and ensuring program integrity.

About This Job

At the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support, our mission is to ensure access to nutritious meals for all students by providing oversight and support for child nutrition programs. We are looking for an Education Consultant 2 to join our team, focusing on the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Seamless Summer Programs. This role is key to maintaining compliance, supporting school food authorities, and ensuring program integrity.

Office of Nutrition Support

At the Louisiana Department of Education, Division of Nutrition Support, our mission is to ensure access to nutritious meals for all students by providing oversight and support for child nutrition programs. We are looking for an Education Consultant 2 to join our team, focusing on the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, and Seamless Summer Programs. This role is key to maintaining compliance, supporting school food authorities, and ensuring program integrity.

Applicants With The Following Experience Are Encouraged To Apply

• Experience with USDA Child Nutrition Programs such as the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP).
• Experience in policy development, compliance monitoring, or auditing of government programs.
• Experience conducting nutrient analyses in accordance with 7 CFR 210.10 and 7 CFR 220.8, including assessing calorie, saturated fat, and sodium content against established age/grade group standards, utilizing the USDA Child Nutrition Database, and performing weighted average analysis.
• Ability to deliver training and provide technical assistance to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong skills in data analysis, reporting, and financial tracking.
• Experience working with school food authorities or educational institutions.

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.

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

Job Duties

• Serve as a program resource and subject matter expert for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
• Provide technical assistance and training to school food authorities regarding program requirements and operational best practices.
• Monitor program operations to ensure full compliance with federal and state mandates.
• Review program applications and documentation, providing recommendations for approval or denial.
• Conduct on-site visits or audits to provide quality assurance, training, and guidance.
• Plans, conducts, and evaluates in-service training (including state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, School Food authorities, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups.
• Prepare detailed reports and analyze data related to program performance and funding utilization.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support child nutrition initiatives and resolve operational issues.

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.

You may attach a resume; however, only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed in the online application.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Note: Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

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.

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