Entry Level Consultant

School Innovations & Advocacy (SI&A), the recognized leader in education advocacy issues, is also a full-service firm with expertise in data management processes, SARC production, and categorical coaching for school districts. With over 130 employees in four offices throughout California, SI&A offers both district and school site level consulting as well as access to accurate and thorough compliance solutions. Our goal is always be "ahead of the curve" in anticipating the upcoming challenges that will be faced by school districts.

SI&A is looking for an Entry Level Site Service Consultant in our Rancho Cordova Office who has the capabilities and passion to fulfill SI&A's objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct up to five daily, one-on-one and/or group training sessions at school sites throughout California.
• Review existing client documentation, conduct interviews to gather mandated information and to determine key issues, and identify current problems the client is facing.
• Establish and maintain client relationships with school district personnel, ranging from superintendents to site secretaries.
• Document existing school site policy and procedure in regards to compliance with Federal and State programs.
• Work collaboratively with other Site Service consultants in a deadline driven environment.
• Develop an intimate understanding of client's district culture by employing a wide variety of research methods, including, but not limited to, analyzing in-house data and conducting on-site interviews.
• Enter site documentation into SI&A's internal database.
• Prepare a draft and final report to clients based on documentation received from clients throughout the school year and offer recommendations to improve compliance and revenue of client data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university OR equivalent work experience.
• Previous professional background in consulting, sales, customer service or account management preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently and overnight with own transportation to various parts of California. All travel expenses are reimbursed including mileage rate of .505 cents per mile.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Polished and professional speaking and presenting skills for a wide variety of audiences.
• Willingness to adapt to changes necessary for a high-growth leading-edge company.
• Ability to follow-through on tasks, and prioritize multiple tasks under pressures of deadline and budget.
• Ability to work independently as well as a collaborative team member within company departments.

Salary:

$33,000.00 - 35,000.00 USD /year

Benefits:

Medical - PPO, Dental and Orthodontia Coverage, Vision Coverage, Enhanced Optional Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term and Long-term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Unreimbursed Medical Expenses, Aflac Insurance Plans, 401(k), Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Business Casual Office Environment with Casual Dress Fridays in the office, Professional Attire when out in the field, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time for Charitable Activities, Assistance with Professional Organization Membership Dues, On-site Basketball Half-court, On-site Parking, Costco Membership Option, Direct Deposit, On and Off Site Training Opportunities, Anniversary and Birthday Card Program.

To Apply:

Please send resume and cover letter to the HR Department via fax, email or mail.

Fax:   916.669.0847
Email:   hr@sia-us.com
Address:   11130 Sun Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670