Education Consultant 3 - OSC

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA. This position will be filled as a temporary Job Appointment that may last up to 4 years. The Office of School Choice is seeking a dedicated Education Consultant 3 to serve as the lead administrator for the Tuition Donation Credit (TDC) Program and associated scholarship stacking compliance initiatives. The role will focus heavily on dual-funding compliance, data auditing, system integration, and cross-program communication. This opportunity allows you to optimize stakeholder communication, and champion transparency and accountability within Louisiana’s expanding school choice ecosystem.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience administering student financial aid, educational scholarships, or school choice programs.
• Experience auditing financial records, multi-source funding streams, or enforcing regulatory program guidelines.
• Experience collaborating with external vendors or software developers to build, test, or refine data management systems.
• Experience drafting formal policy guides, regulatory manuals, newsletters, or website resources for public consumption.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily administration and data collection processes for the Tuition Donation Credit (TDC) Program.
• Audit stacked scholarship awards to ensure strict adherence to dual-funding regulations and tuition cost limits.
• Serve as the main point of contact for School Tuition Organizations (STOs) regarding financial reporting and tax credit documentation.
• Partner with database developers to design and implement user-friendly data management portals.
• Coordinate cross-departmental communications across data analytics, operations, and financial services teams.
• Build and maintain a resource library of program guides, policy documents, and website texts for schools and families.
• Develop proactive communications including weekly newsletters and monthly informational calls.
• Compile mandatory legislative reports (such as Act 191) and prepare formal briefing materials for BESE board meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level