Salary : $5,021.47 - $8,607.73 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number:
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 07/08/2026
Closing Date: 7/13/2026 11:59 PM Central

**This position is located in East Baton Parish**

Office of Operations

Job Focus Area
We're looking for an Education Consultant 3 to help lead the development, coordination, and execution of strategic grant initiatives and LEA planning efforts. This role provides essential guidance and operational support to ensure funding aligns with agency priorities and complies with federal and state requirements. From managing competitive grant proposals to facilitating the statewide Super App planning and review process, the Education Consultant 3 ensures LEAs have the strategic direction and resources they need to drive continuous improvement. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with strong project management and writing skills, a deep understanding of education policy and funding, and a commitment to supporting Louisiana's LEAs in driving student success and system-wide improvement.

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

• Strong project management experience, including leading cross-functional initiatives and managing timelines, deliverables, and reporting across multiple stakeholders.
• Proven grant writing and grant management expertise, particularly with federal or state education funding streams.
• Experience with educational planning and funding alignment, such as leading or contributing to the development and review of LEA plans, including Louisiana's Super App process.
• Knowledge of federal and state education laws and policies, especially those related to grants, funding compliance, and program implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience drafting formal documents, reports, or guidance for diverse audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (e.g., Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets), including using formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation tools for analysis and tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and use insights to guide strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience working with LEAs, state agencies, or other public sector organizations on education-related initiatives.
• Familiarity with electronic grants management systems (such as eGMS) and other planning or financial tracking tools.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across divisions, with a strong customer-service orientation and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services; OR

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

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

An advanced degree plus three 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 and Other Information

Job Duties:
As an Education Consultant 3, in this role you will:

• Lead the development and coordination of grant applications by identifying funding opportunities, managing proposal submissions, and ensuring alignment with LDOE's mission and priorities.
• Collaborate with internal divisions and program offices to draft, review, and manage grant-related documents while ensuring compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Maintain and standardize documentation processes by managing detailed records of Grant Award Notifications (GANs) and developing procedures to promote consistency and transparency.
• Support LEA planning and strategic implementation by developing and refining the statewide Super App and associated planning materials to reflect and reinforce LDOE's priority initiatives.
• Conduct and manage the Super App review process to evaluate LEA plans for alignment with funding and approval criteria, provide actionable feedback, and guide systems toward greater impact.
• Drive operational planning and project execution by leading key work streams that directly support the agency's strategic goals and improve grant effectiveness and coordination.
• Provide strategic guidance to agency leadership on discretionary and competitive grant opportunities that support LDOE priorities, ensuring strong proposals and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with finance and program teams to allocate and monitor funding in a way that maximizes impact, ensures funds are allowable, and supports LDOE's vision for equitable education.
• Serve as a key liaison within the Office of Operations, supporting cross-functional coordination with divisions such as Fiscal Operations and Federal Support & Grantee Relations on high-impact initiatives and special projects.

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. This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $28.97/hour.

**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.
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 protected]

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