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Working Title** : **MNP20 Deputy Director

Job Class: OHE Manager

Agency: Office of Higher Education

+ **Job ID:** 85970

+ **Location:** St Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary:** Limited

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

+ **Date Posted:** 05/02/2025

+ **Closing Date:** 05/22/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:** Office of Higher Education / OHE Unclassified

+ **Division/Unit:** Commissioner's Office

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $35.66 - $49.31/ hourly; $74,458 - $102,959 / annually

+ **Classified Status:** Unclassified

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) **:** No

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.

The Deputy Director is a key member of the MNP20 leadership team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Deputy Director supports the planning, direction, coordination, and day-to-day operations of MNP20. The Deputy Director will collaborate closely with the Executive Director to support the partnership’s strategic, tactical, and logistical efforts. The Deputy Director will actively lead and support the development and management of key projects and initiatives within their assigned portfolio and that contribute to the long-term strategic goals of the partnership.

This position is responsible for partnering with the Executive Director (ED) to identify key opportunities to move the work of the partnership forward. Since the 2023 creation of the partnership’s first Executive Director position, the ED has worked with the partnership’s Executive Committee to launch MNP20 forward in new and expanding ways. The Deputy Director will become the second staff member of the partnership, providing input, guidance, and recommendations that help inform the partnership’s priorities in strengthening early education, K-12, higher education, and workforce development systems for all Minnesotans, especially for historically excluded populations.

This is a two-year, grant-funded position.

To facilitate proper crediting, ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year of each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for these positions:

Minimum Qualifications

+ Three (3) years of related experience as a program manager, director, administrator, or comparable role.

+ Three (3) years of project management experience.

+ Experience coordinating and/or supporting inter-organizational, diverse teams and organizations, with demonstrated success.

+ Experience working with or in intermediary organization and/or experience in state government

+ Experience facilitating multi-stakeholder meetings, forums, trainings, or other similar types of engagements.

+ Organizational planning expertise; experience with developing, managing, and assessing major projects or initiatives..

+ Capable of multi-tasking while maintaining standards of integrity and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Demonstrated success fostering an inclusive workplace environment.

+ Advanced degree or credential(s) in a related field

+ Six (6) years of related experience as a program manager, director, administrator, or comparable role

+ Classroom instructional (or related) experience in early childhood, K-12, higher education, and/or workforce development

+ Expertise in educational pedagogy, curriculum, student development, or related area

+ Demonstrated experience in leadership, management, team building and supporting the creation of positive organizational cultures in a collaborative, problem-solving, high-visibility environment

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to position self and move sufficiently to perform repetitive task

+ Maintain a stationary position for long periods of time

+ Ability to carry up to 20 pounds of weight on an infrequent basis

Additional Requirements

+ SEMA4 Record Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

+ Criminal History Check

+ Employee Reference Check

+ Social Security Verification

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.