Education Consultant 4-OPS Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5060205) Apply  Education Consultant 4-OPS Salary $5,416.67 - $9,856.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number LDOE220260-082825EL-OPS Department Education-State Activities Opening Date 08/28/2025 Closing Date 9/7/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job **This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA** Office of Operations Job Focus Area The Louisiana Department of Education is seeking a dynamic leader as anEducation Consultant 4to serve as Chief of Staff to the Deputy Chief of Operations within the Office of Operations. This role sits at the center of a fast-paced, mission-driven team that oversees critical statewide functions, including federal program support, school nutrition, attendance initiatives, contracts and procurement, and facilities management. As an Education Consultant 4 (Chief of Staff), you will be the primary partner and advisor to the Deputy Chief of Operations, helping to drive cross-office initiatives, streamline operations, and ensure effective decision-making that impacts schools and students across Louisiana. Success in this role requires exceptional communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, paired with a strong understanding of education policy and operational strategy. 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. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=168220) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As an Education Consultant 4, you’ll serve as the Chief of Staff to the Deputy Chief of Operations, playing a critical role in driving the daily operations, strategic initiatives, and cross-office coordination that support the Louisiana Department of Education’s mission to improve outcomes for all students. In this role, you will: + Serve as the primary advisor and Chief of Staff to the Deputy Chief of Operations. + Act as first point of contact for executive-level staff within the Office of Operations. + Coordinate activities, communications, and problem resolution requiring executive attention. + Direct, manage, and oversee daily operations and staff activities within the Office of Operations. + Support divisions including Federal Support and Grantee Relations, Nutrition Support, Attendance Support, Contracts and Procurement, and Buildings & Grounds/Property Management. + Lead and monitor the implementation of cross-office initiatives and projects. + Ensure alignment of operations with agency priorities and statewide education goals. + Track organizational performance and operational effectiveness. + Identify opportunities for greater efficiency, alignment, and impact. + Facilitate communication between the Deputy Chief of Operations, internal staff, and external partners. + Promote collaborative, aligned decision-making across divisions and with statewide partners. 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 have a special entrance rate (SER) of $31.25 hourly, $2,500 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 andnot 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. For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 94064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 ldoejobs@la.gov 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 tomake a differencethrough 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. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx 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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 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 02 Describe a time you directed or coordinated complex projects across multiple divisions or teams. How did you ensure alignment and accountability? 03 What experience do you have with education policy, compliance, or statewide initiatives, and how have you translated that knowledge into operational improvements? 04 This role requires serving as the first point of contact for executive leadership. How have you managed sensitive communications and resolved issues requiring high-level attention? 05 Give an example of how you’ve monitored organizational performance or implemented cross-office initiatives. What methods did you use to track progress and outcomes? 06 The Office of Operations works with internal and external partners. What strategies have you used to foster collaboration and promote aligned decision-making across diverse groups? 07 Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other employees of the school system are NOT considered employees of the LA Department of Education: + Yes + No 08 Please select how you qualify for this position. + Eight years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + Six years of full-time work experience plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + A bachelor's degree plus five years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + An advanced degree plus four years of experience in education, teaching, or administrative services. + None of the above. Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email