Education Program Specialist

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 101,178,000 - 149,530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Education and development

Job summary

The State of Ohio is seeking an Education Program Specialist to support the Child and Adult Care Food Program under the Office of Nutrition. The role emphasizes program guidance, monitoring, and technical assistance for sponsors across the state.

Ideal candidates will have extensive content-area experience, strong analytical skills, and a customer-focused approach to help schools, daycare providers, and nonprofit partners maximize program participation and compliance.

Qualifications

• 6 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; travel may be required.
• Undergraduate core program in a related content area with 4 years experience; travel may be required.
• Graduate core program with 3 years experience; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Performs educational and/or research duties for CACFP and related programs.
• Interprets state and federal regulations to approve or disapprove agreements and applications.
• Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets and conducts onsite reviews.

Skills

Educational Support

Computer Literacy

Communications

Food Services

Active Learning

Attention to Detail

Customer Focus

Job description

Job Description - Education Program Specialist (260005UT)

Education Program Specialist ( 260005UT )

Organization

Education and Workforce

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

Ohio Department of Education 25 South Front Street Columbus 43215-4104

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $35.31 - $52.17

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : 8 am to 5 pm

Union : OCSEA

Primary Job Skill

Educational Support

Technical Skills : Computer Literacy, Communications, Food Services

Professional Skills : Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

Agency Overview

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn. As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

Job Description

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition is seeking an Education Program Specialist to participate in the implementation and oversight of programs and initiatives of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: Performs the following educational and/or research duties:

Acts on behalf of the Office for Nutrition by independently providing specialized program assistance & guidance to monitor Nutrition Programs with emphasis on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and affiliated sub-programs throughout assigned areas within the state:

Interprets state and federal regulations accurately in order to approve or disapprove agreements and applications; - Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets;

Conducts onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations;

Evaluate food products, meal quality, compliance with nutritional requirements, and maintenance of records;

Makes appropriate recommendations based on findings;

Assists, reviews, and monitors sponsor claims submissions;

Provides customer focused technical assistance to maximize program usage in schools, daycare homes, daycare centers, food service operations, non-profit organizations, and other entities;

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

A. 6 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 4 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.
-Or completion of graduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; 3 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required. B. In identified programs: Master’s degree and 3 years of education experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required. For both options: The official position description and vacancy/job posting will reflect the required education and related experience. Only those applicants possessing the required education and related experience are to be considered for any vacancies posted.

Job Skills:

Supplemental Information

6 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or
service; current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when
travel is required. -Or completion of undergraduate core program in a specific or related content
area, educational program or service; 4 years experience in a specific or related
content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or
ability to secure transportation when travel is required. -Or completion of graduate core program in a specific or related content area,
educational program or service; 3 years experience in a specific or related
content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or
ability to secure transportation when travel is required. B. In identified programs:
Master’s degree and 3 years of education experience in a specific or related
content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license or
ability to secure transportation when travel is required. For both options: The
official position description and vacancy/job posting will reflect the required
education and related experience. Only those applicants possessing the
education and related experience are to be considered for any vacancies
posted.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.