• Job Description

  Req#: 97888
  
  Ohio Department of Education (ODOE)
  25 South Front Street
  Columbus, 43215-4104
  
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  About Us:

  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 the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and 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.

  As the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.

  
  Overview:

  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 National School Lunch Program.

  
  Major Responsibilities and Duties:

  Serves as an unclassified employee pursuant to Section 3301.13 ORC and performs the following educational and/or research duties:

  Acts on behalf of the Office for Nutrition by independently providing specialized program assistance & guidance to monitor Nutrition Programs with emphasis on National School Lunch Programs (NSLP) and affiliated sub-programs throughout assigned areas within the state:

  • Interprets state and federal regulations accurately in order to approve or disapprove agreements and applications;
  • Monitors and approves program sponsors administrative budgets;
  • Conducts onsite reviews of sponsors to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations;
  • Evaluates food products, meal quality, compliance with nutritional requirements, and maintenance of records;
  • Makes appropriate recommendations based on findings;
  • Assists, reviews, and monitors sponsor claims submissions;
  • Provides customer focused technical assistance to maximize program usage in schools, daycare homes, daycare centers, food service operations, non-profit organizations, and other entities;
  • Plans and develops tools, training materials and conducts program trainings;
  • Accesses and utilizes web-based software to monitor and manage customer accounts.

  Performs other related Child Nutrition duties as assigned:

  • Conducts research;
  • Writes reports;
  • Consults with federal, state, and local agencies responsible for licensing and certification;
  • Assists with special projects (e.g., grants management, event planning, develops presentations).

  What’s in it for you:

  At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

  Medical Coverage

  • Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

  Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

  • Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

  Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave.
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth/Adoption leave

  Employee Development Funds

  • The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

  Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

  • OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

  Deferred Compensation

  • The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

  Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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  Minimum Qualifications:

  Educational Component	Years of Experience in a Relevant Field*
  Graduate	3
  Undergraduate	4
  Equivalent	6

  Completion of education program in a specific or related content area, educational program or service (i.e., social sciences, dietetics, business administration, food and nutrition, public health administration, nutrition science, food service management, family and consumer science, communications, criminal justice, political science, psychology, early childhood education, quality control); and relevant experience as listed in grid above:

  • Experience managing business best practices and initiatives to ensure compliance in a community setting (i.e., non-profit, faith based, and/or social services organizations) in one of the following capacities (i.e., food service administration, childcare administration, dietitian, investigation/inspection, monitoring, auditing, financial management, quality control, food safety, public health).
  • Experience in a food related industry or educational food service setting working in one of the following capacities (i.e., food service administration, dietitian, investigation/inspection, monitoring, auditing, financial management, quality control, food safety, public health).

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  Knowledge of: instructional methods and techniques of current educational trends and developments; principles and theories of education; program or subject matter assignment within the position’s area of concentration (see Position Description);instructional methods and other aspects of educational administration; public educational programs and public school administrative procedures; principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; public relations; human relations; research methods; government structure and process relating to DEW*; DEW policies & procedures*.

  Skill in: communicating with others to convey information effectively; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one; understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making; identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions; monitoring/assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action; operation of personal computer & software (e.g. MS Office suite)*; office equipment (e.g., copier, printer, calculator).

  Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, educators, educational organizations, curriculum and/or program specialists at local, state, or federal level, and the general public; analyze classroom, curriculum, program, or administrative problems and to recommend possible solutions; formulate and communicate ideas on educational issues and the ability to prepare thorough program evaluations and recommendations; and interpret rules, public school law, educational policies and to effectively communicate philosophies of education; convey ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; proofread technical materials, recognize errors & make corrections; use proper statistical research methods in gathering data; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things.

  (*)Developed after employment.

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  • The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that values diversity and seeks talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class. Questions or concerns about this should be directed to the Assistant Chief of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources.
  • The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws. To request an accommodation please email aleshia.mcnutt@education.ohio.gov.
  • Requires travel throughout State of Ohio and may require overnight stay. (Must be willing and able to secure a valid driver’s license OR supply your own transportation.)

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  • The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check as well as other investigative reviews. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position, unless restricted under state or federal law or federal restrictions. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

  • The final applicant for this position will be required to submit urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to an appointment. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.

• About the company

  Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Of the fifty states, it is the 34th-largest by area, and with a population of nearly 11.8 million, is the seventh-most populous and tenth-most densely populated.

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