Education Consultant 1/2/3-CCR

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Career and College Readiness

Job Focus Area At the Louisiana Department of Education, specifically within the Office of Career and College Readiness, our mission is to create, promote, and manage opportunities that ensure students in Louisiana have a meaningful high school experience. We are seeking an Education Consultant 1/2/3 to manage programs aimed at helping students improve their academic performance and explore career options, enabling them to make informed decisions about their paths after graduation.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply: The ability to build and maintain relationships with secondary and postsecondary partners, strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills are critical to this position. In addition, knowledge of and experience with K-12 and/or postsecondary education partners, education programming, and policy are preferred.Five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

An advanced degree plus one year 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:

• Provide leadership, support, and administrative management for K-12 education programming that assists students on diploma pathways
• Serve as a liaison between LDOE, K-12 systems, postsecondary stakeholders, private providers, and business/industry partners in creating and implementing policy and procedures related to meaningful high school experiences and student success

Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. 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 participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Consultant 1/2/3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Education Consultant 2 (AS-617) Hourly: $27.07 – $46.41 Biweekly: $2,165.60 – $3,712.80 Annually: $56,306 – $96,533

Education Consultant 3 (AS-618) Hourly: $28.96 – $49.66 Biweekly: $2317.20– $3,972.80 Annually: $60,248 – $103,293

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Education Consultant series has a special entrance rate of $25.30 hourly, $2,024.00 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. 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: For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 96064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 [email protected] Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.