Education Program Specialist

About the role

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Office of Nutrition is seeking an Education Program Specialist to participate in the implementation and oversight of programs and initiatives of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Responsibilities

• Act on behalf of the Office for Nutrition by independently providing specialized program assistance and guidance to monitor nutrition programs, with emphasis on the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and affiliated sub-programs throughout assigned areas within the state.
• Interpret state and federal regulations accurately to approve or disapprove agreements and applications.
• Monitor and approve program sponsors' administrative budgets.
• Conduct onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Evaluate food products, meal quality, compliance with nutritional requirements, and maintenance of records; make appropriate recommendations based on findings.
• Assist, review, and monitor sponsor claims submissions.
• Provide customer-focused technical assistance to maximize program usage in schools, daycare homes, daycare centers, food service operations, non-profit organizations, and other entities.

Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following education and experience combinations:

• 6 years of experience in a specific or related content area, educational program, or service; or
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program, or service, plus 4 years of experience; or
• Completion of a graduate core program in a specific or related content area, educational program, or service, plus 3 years of experience; or
• Master’s degree and 3 years of education experience in a specific or related content area, educational program, or service.

All candidates must possess a current valid driver’s license or ability to secure transportation when travel is required.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Computer literacy, communications, food services.
• Professional Skills: Active learning, attention to detail, customer focus.

Pay

$35.31 - $52.17 per hour.

Schedule

• Type: Full-time
• Work Hours: 8 am to 5 pm

About the agency

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides resources and supports essential to raising student achievement, accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.