Education Consultant 2(Nutrition Support)

Division of Nutrition Support

Education Consultant 2

Job Focus Area:

The DNS administers approximately $400 million in federal program funds each year to provide benefit    to more than 1,000 local sponsoring agencies and more than 10,000 facilities. Annual funding for the programs is over $400,000,000 of which over $5,000,000 is dedicated to state administration.

This position reports directly to the Education Consultant Supervisor for their assigned program(s). Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
40% General Program Administration

• Oversight of the program sponsors as assigned.

• Recommends approval of sponsors and sites, monitors and trains local sponsor staff.

• Recommends goals and objectives for the sponsors to the Education Consultant Supervisor; assists in the implementation of those goals and objectives.

• Reviews and approves contracts/applications/agreements for sponsors of the program(s); continuously evaluates the contracts/application/agreements against state and federal requirements.

• Makes revisions as needed and provides training and technical assistance in the implementation of these forms/contracts.

• Researches, designs, implements and evaluates current and long range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines and policies for the sponsors; interprets this information to LDOE staff, sponsors and participants.
  25% Education, Training, Assistance, and General Presentations

• Schedules training sessions for LDOE staff, local sponsors and participants. Develops all system's memos for updating program sponsors and participants; serves as authority on the program for all persons requesting information.

• Participates in and leads the development of conferences, workshops and other training forums for sponsors and participants.

• Designs, develops, and pilots, programs and research projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.

• Prepares position statements concerning proposed federal and state legislation related to the program.

• Analyzes and reports the effects of state and national programs and policies on the programs, and recommends policy development and/or changes.

• Assists in the preparation of presentations to the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.

• Attends federal trainings and workshops; represents the department and division(s), at in-state and out-of-state conferences and trainings as assigned.
  20% Financial

• Tracks, analyzes and disseminates financial data and reports as made available through the      Department's Office of Management and Finance.

• Works closely with the audit resolution staff in developing first and second demand letters, reviewing corrective action plans and serves as representative for the LDOE in defense of administrative review and audit findings.

• Works with sponsors and participants in addressing any administrative review findings or audit findings as necessary.

• Works with the USDA/USDOE staff, OIG staff, FBI, State Legislative Auditor's staff, the State Attorney General's Office staff, staff from other LDOE divisions and other Federal, State and/or local officials as needed in the auditing, audit tracking, audit resolution, review and resolution processes.

• Prepares technical and statistical reports as required to justify funding for the program and to provide information on the progress of the program in meeting its goals and objectives.
  10% Program Evaluation

• Responsible for scheduling, tracking, implementation and follow-up of all reviews, general program reviews, technical assistance visits, and training and education sessions.

• Assists the sponsor staff in program reviews and management evaluations as requested.
  5% Other

• Works independently on special projects assigned by Division Director or designated Education Consultant Supervisor Position.

Candidates who possess the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Championing Continuous Improvement: The ability to systematically drive or promote continuous improvement.

Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Leading Change: The ability to initiate, manage, influence, and evaluate change.

Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

Thinking Strategically: The ability to generate insights and identify opportunities for future growth of the organization.

• Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series have a special entrance rate 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.

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 on the online application.

One position is available, located in Baton Rouge, LA,. The person selected will be required to report to the Baton Rouge office regularly.  This position may be filled by a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana State employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.

You are encouraged to attach a copy of your college transcripts to your online application.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

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.

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

For further information about this vacancy contact:

ldoejobs@la.gov

Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any of the following will qualify:
1.A baccalaureate degree plus three years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
2.A master's degree plus two years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
3.A master's degree in education plus one year of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

A master's degree plus thirty graduate hours will substitute for one year of the required experience.

An Educational Specialist Degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.

A Ph.D. or Ed. D will substitute for two years of the required experience.

NOTE:

Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

Supports the development and implementation of educational programs affecting populations involved in learning and education. Performs programmatic work in support of higher-level education professionals.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Advanced.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

General from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

LOCATION OF WORK:

Predominantly located at the Department of Education. Other locations may be approved by SCS.

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Education Consultant 1 by the presence of advanced level duties supporting certain aspects of an educational program with minimal supervision from a higher education professional.

Differs from the Education Consultant 3 by the absence of a high level of programmatic responsibility over all aspects of an education program.

EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Develops and implements various aspects of an educational program affecting populations such as students, teachers, principals, central office personnel, and ancillary/support personnel in the public school systems, special schools, nonpublic schools, public and private colleges and universities, technical colleges, local neglected and delinquent institutions, and state correctional institutions; and individuals from other profit and nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions.

Makes recommendations for program goals, objectives and plans to effectively implement a program or aspect of a program.

May work on a team that researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies for the program in accordance with federal or state laws and policies within a limited group of related programs within a Division.

May work on a team that designs, develops, and pilots, programs and research projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.

Prepares recommendations to higher level education professionals for evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students.

Plans, conducts, and evaluates staff development and in-service training (including national, state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, business and industry groups, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups, parents, and other citizens.

Advises and provides technical assistance to local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the field of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and answers questions and assists in the resolution of problems.