Education Consultant 2 - NUT Job at State of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, LA

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  • State of Louisiana
  • Baton Rouge, LA

Job Description

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 a background in Procurement and Resource Management or in Child Nutrition Programs are encouraged to apply.

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

Job Duties and Other Information

As An Education Consultant, You Will Support Sponsoring Organizations To Successfully Operate Their Child Nutrition Programs. In This Role, You Will:

  • 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: 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.

How To Apply

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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.

  • Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact

Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

***email_hidden***

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.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

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 ( LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others

I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

  • Yes
  • No

Please select how you qualify for this position from the options below.

  • Six years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
  • Six years of full-time work experience plus three years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.
  • A 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.
  • None of the above

Are you a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist?

  • Yes
  • No

If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide the state you are licensed in and your license number. If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".

Do you have background in Procurement or Resource Management?

  • Yes
  • No

If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please indicate which job(s) provided you with this knowledge and/or experience and describe. If you answered "NO" enter "N/A".

Do you possess a master’s degree in a relevant field?

  • Yes
  • No

If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please list the the relevant field of your master's degree. If you answered "NO" enter "N/A".

Do you have experience working with federal Child Nutrition Programs?

  • Yes
  • No

If you answered "YES" to the previous question, please indicate which job(s) provided you with this knowledge and/or experience and describe. If you answered "NO" enter "N/A".

This position may require frequent overnight travel. Are you able to conduct frequent overnight travel across the state?

  • Yes
  • No

Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other school system employees are not considered employees of the LA Department of Education.

  • Yes
  • No
  • Required Question

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Work at office, Monday to Friday, Night shift

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