Education Program Specialist

Job Description - Education Program Specialist (260005UW)

Education Program Specialist ( 260005UW )

Education and Workforce

Sep 1, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

United States of America-OHIO-Lucas County

United States of America-OHIO-Fulton County, United States of America-OHIO-Henry County, United States of America-OHIO-Ottawa County, United States of America-OHIO-Wood County

Compensation: $35.31 - $52.17

Full-time

Work Hours : 8 am to 5 pm

Union : OCSEA

Educational Support

Technical Skills :
Computer Literacy, Communications, Food Services

Professional Skills :
Active Learning, Attention to Detail, Customer Focus

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 post-secondary 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.

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.

• 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 inschools, 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).

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
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) &Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

A. 6 years experience in a specific or related content area, educational program or service; current valid driver’s license…