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Working Title: Education Pathways Research Manager - Education Supervisor 2

Job Class: Education Supervisor 2

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 85732

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/20/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MMA

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Data Practices and Analytics

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $45.24 - $64.69 / hourly; $94,461 - $135,072 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

+ **End Date** : 05/31/2027

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

As the Education Pathways Research Manager, you will provide leadership for advancing research, evaluation and data governance structures for several complex educational programs at the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) that impact a large portion of the state's student population. Duties will include:

+ Providing consultative and supervisory work to develop and evaluate solutions and strategies to address emerging issues related to the educational programs and federally funded grant deliverables that the incumbent oversees.

+ Managing multiple program priorities, research, and activities for assigned education programs, supervising seasoned professional consultants, leading collaboration across MDE's divisions and other state agencies, engaging with outreach school and district staff, and serving on the DPA leadership team.

+ Providing consultative services around longitudinal student outcome analytics, educational research design methodologies, and the ethical and legal oversight of data and research to staff from across the agency.

_This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering county along the Minnesota state line. Effective June 1, employees living within 75 miles of the office will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 75 or more miles away, the requirements are currently being assessed for each agency._

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Six (6) years of professional experience

OR

A bachelor's or master's degree and five (5) years of professional experience

Experience must include:

+ Lead or supervisory experience (direct staff oversight)

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with research that utilizes data from Minnesota's Statewide Longitudinal Education Data System.

+ Experience with research that utilizes data from the Minnesota Student Survey.

+ Experience working at a state education agency and collaborating with state agency partners.

+ Experience working on federally funded grants and/or in collaboration with the Federal Department of Education.

+ PhD and/or other advanced training/certifications in research.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.