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Office of Early Childhood Operations

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This position functions as the finance team lead and is responsible for overseeing, supporting, and managing work related to budgets, contracts, purchasing, and administration for the Office of Early Childhood. This position also supports the Child Care Development Fund (CCDF) grant and all other Early Childhood Federal grants and stimulus dollars. This position reports directly to the Early Childhood Chief of Staff.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Knowledge of federal regulations related to early childhood programs at local, state, and federal levels.
• Knowledge of personal computer-based applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and creative-solution thinking.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and address a wide variety of issues and problems with many variables, in a high intensity and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to develop consensus and to execute on plans.
• Exceptional time management skills with a keen understanding of task tracking and project management approaches.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills and ability to meet and prioritize changing demands.
• Experience managing multiple funding streams, experience with federal grants, and/or contracts.
• Experience working with multiple teams to create and/or revise processes.

Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:

Experience with State Contracts and Procurement is preferred.

Note regarding the advertised pay range:

The Education Consultant 4 has a special entrance rate (SER) of $2500.00 biweekly, which is above the minimum hire rate for this position. The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary amount a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

Position is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person(s) hired are expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Positions may be filled as 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 may attach a resume; however, only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, certifications, and prior experience MUST be listed on the 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.

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

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.

* 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:

...@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:

Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

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

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

An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services.

FUNCTION OF WORK:

To serve as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Division Director or to serve as the subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher in a defined program area.

LEVEL OF WORK:

Program Manager.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

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

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Functional supervision over educational programs.

LOCATION OF WORK:

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

JOB DISTINCTIONS:

Differs from the Education Consultant 3 by the presence of serving as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Division Director or subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher.

Differs from the Education Consultant Supervisor by the absence of direct line supervision over lower-level Education Consultants and other related staff.

Differs from the Education Deputy Advisor by the absence of serving as the deputy to a cabinet level unclassified executive.

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

Approves budgetary reports, records, and activities, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and other regulations, policies, and procedures for budgetary control and authorizes the allocation and expenditure of state, federal, and other funds to eligible recipients for implementation of all programs.

Testifies before state and national legislative committees and state, regional, and national hearings, including the state legislature and State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education, as an expert witness providing background information and relevant research findings and the recommendations.

Advises the unclassified division director of specific issues related to division programs and the progress of programs in meeting established goals and objectives and obtains concurrence on policy and procedure approvals or to advise local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the fields of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations and answers questions and assists in the resolution of education problems.

Make recommendations to the division director regarding mandated and discretionary programs and budgetary or personnel matters.

Researches educational issues, federal and state laws, and state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) policies to develop proposed legislation impacting education.

Represents the division director on key departmental committees working on departmental policies, discipline, accountability, technology, as well as inter office matters.

Coordinates state and federal educational program activities of several units within and outside the division on a project basis.

Develops and recommends to the division director programmatic policy directives and procedural guidelines to local educational authorities (LEAs).

Directs the administration or implementation of major elements of the state's reform model, including areas such as curriculum, assessment, or accountability components.

Coordinates the design, development, and piloting of education reform programs and research projects.

Serves as a division-level specialist in specific areas requiring advanced technical expertise or advanced knowledge of education policy development.

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