Posting number: LDOE50593770-072726EL-AAA

Department: Education-State Activities

Job classification: EDUCATION INFORMATION CONSULTANT 1

Posting type: Open

Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Management, Miscellaneous

Summary

**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**

Office of Assessment, Accountability, and Analytics

Job Focus Area

This Education Information Consultant (EIC) is located on the Data Reporting team within the Division of Data Strategy & Governance within the Office of Assessments, Accountability, and Analytics. This position reports directly to an Education Research Analyst Manager and will support the Louisiana Department of Education’s (LDOE) data request system for fulfilling internal, external, BESE, legislative, and public record requests.

This position will serve as the primary or secondary user support contact for the LDOE Data Request System. This system support encompasses, but is not limited to, the management of all communication and training with LDOE, all of the Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and Early Childhood Centers and associated contacts, and ensuring that the data is as error free and correct as possibly before a data request is delivered to the requester. This position provides highly technical assistance and advice to LEAs, Early Childhood Centers, and LDOE program staff on all relevant data submissions, and acts as a Departmental data representative, as necessary, through written and oral communications. This position serves as the primary consultant, who fulfills Early Childhood Education data requests on the Data Reporting team.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply:

Strong understanding and application of data calculations and methodology; professional-level experience in Power BI, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets; experience with Early Childhood data systems.

Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change..
Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Examples of duties

Three years of experience in data management; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field; OR

A bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

Early Childhood Data System Improvements

Serves as the data warehouse leader supporting the Division of Early Childhood Operations, assisting stakeholders with informative data metrics
Provides technical assistance for internal and external Early Childhood stakeholders
Responsible for consulting on and testing of system enhancements prior to production implementations

Data Collection and Communication

Designs and produces technical reports using various tools such as Access, Excel, Power BI, Sheets, etc. to provide information concerning all education data, with a special emphasis on Early Childhood education data
Extracts and compiles data from LDOE supported data systems to provide reports or electronic databases

Research and User Support

Designs analytical methods and produces technical support to offices within LDOE to facilitate program studies

Administrative

Analyzes statistical data, compiles reports and completes projects, as requested by Agency management
Maintains records; prepares and analyzes reports; and creates data visualization products relative to the Department’s needs

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 participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Education Information Consultant 1/2/3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

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 $20.08/hour.

Education Information Consultant 2 (TS-309)

Hourly: $22.99– $35.33

Biweekly: $1,838.80 – $2,826.40

Annually: $47,809-$73,486

Education Information Consultant 3 (TS-311)

Hourly: $26.3 – $40.45

Biweekly: $2105.20– $3,236.00

Annually: $54,735 – $84,136

**Note regarding the advertised pay range: 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

ldoejobs@la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Education Information Consultant 1/2/3-AAA

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