Education Program Specialist

Ohio Department of Education and Workforce; Kentucky; On-site; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition, seeks an Education Program Specialist to oversee and implement National School Lunch Program initiatives. The role focuses on monitoring, training, and technical assistance for school nutrition programs across Ohio.

Responsibilities include reviewing sponsor compliance, evaluating meals, and managing program data while collaborating with state and federal partners.

Qualifications

• Educational support experience in public programs or schools is preferred.
• Ability to interpret state and federal regulations relevant to nutrition programs.
• Customer-focused approach to technical assistance and training.

Responsibilities

• Interprets regulations to approve or disapprove agreements and applications.
• Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets.
• Conducts onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Evaluates food products, meal quality, and nutritional compliance; maintains records.
• Makes recommendations based on findings and improves program operations.
• Assists with sponsor claims submissions and monitors processing.
• Provides technical assistance to maximize NSLP usage in schools and other sites.
• Plans and develops tools and conducts program trainings; creates training materials.
• Uses web-based software to monitor and manage customer accounts.
• Conducts research and writes reports; collaborates with federal/state/local agencies.

Skills

Educational Support

Tools

Computer Literacy

Communications

Food Services

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 National School Lunch Program.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 ORC and 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 National School Lunch Programs (NSLP) 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;
• Evaluates 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
• Plans and develops tools, training materials and conducts program trainings;
• Accesses and utilizes web-based software to monitor and manage customer accounts.

Performs Other Related Child Nutrition Duties As Assigned

• Conducts research;
• Writes reports;
• Consults with federal, state, and local agencies responsible for licensing and certification;
• Assists with special projects (e.g., grants management, event planning, develops presentations).
• 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

Educational support

Agency Contact Name and Information

[e-mail]

Unposting Date

Aug 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County

Other Locations

United States of America-OHIO-Fulton County, United States of America-OHIO-Henry County, United States of America-OHIO-Ottawa County, United States of America-OHIO-Wood County

Compensation

$35.31 - $52.17

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8 am to 5 pm

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

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 post-secondary 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.