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Working Title: Equity & Systematic Development Director -State Prog Admin Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86032

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : No

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 05/03/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/23/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : DCY - Payroll / SystemsChange&PublicEngagement

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 20% for conferences, partnerships, meetings, events

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

+ **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.

In the 2023 legislative session, the Governor’s Office, Minnesota legislature, and leaders for children and families worked in partnership to pass legislation establishing the Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) to create a sustainable, public face for children’s issues in state government. This new cabinet-level agency brings together programs centered on children and families, including child care and early learning, child support, child safety and permanency, economic support and food assistance, and youth opportunity. The new Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) Agency became effective on July 1, 2024

**_Hybrid Eligible._** _***Employees may generally telework up to 50% of their scheduled workdays in a month; Employees that live 75 miles or more from their permanent/principal work location_ **_and_** _live within the State or a county bordering the State may telework more than 50% with approval._ _***_

_The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is seeking a visionary and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Equity & Systematic Development. This role is responsible for advancing agency-wide_ _equitable system, structural, cultural, and people changes and improving access and engagement by leading initiatives that address systemic opportunity, outcome, and service gaps._

_This position plays a critical role in shaping the agency’s internal and external approach to equitable systems change, overseeing complex programs, managing cross-agency strategies, and supervising a team dedicated to building inclusive and effective services for all Minnesota families, children, and youth._

_Responsibilities include:_

+ Leading and implementing systems change programs that align with DCYF’s equity and public engagement goals.

+ Developing and executing comprehensive plans and initiatives to enhance access, opportunity, and engagement across the agency.

+ Overseeing operational functions, budgets, and legislative initiatives

+ Building the agency’s capacity through tailored training programs and staff development to close equity gaps.

+ Hiring, training, and evaluating staff to ensure effective program implementation.

+ Forging partnerships with internal teams, community organizations, consultants, and government agencies.

+ Representing the agency in state-level meetings and respond to stakeholder concerns.

+ Supporting transparent and effective communication strategies with diverse communities and partners.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

Demonstrated leadership experience*

*Leadership experience can include:

+ Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

+ Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

+ A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

+ 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

+ 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of experience in Demonstrated leadership in systems change, public engagement, or equity-focused initiatives and demonstrates the following

+ Leadership experience in an organization with 300 or more employees

+ Leading teams through systemic change

+ Proven experience developing and managing large-scale programs or projects with measurable impact and collaboration with staff ranging from division leadership to individual contributors.

+ Strong skills in training development, training and program facilitation, and organizational development.

+ Budget management and strategic planning experience.

+ Ability to cultivate inclusive partnerships and engage diverse communities.

+ Strong communicator with the ability to explain systems change, DEI concepts, intersectionality, and conflict management frameworks clearly and respectfully across diverse audiences—in writing and in person

+ Proven experience in assessing and improving policies, structures, systems, and organizational culture through a systems change lens

+ Skilled in identifying root causes of inequity and systemic gaps; experience in developing practical, cross-functional solutions for both programmatic and operational areas

+ Experienced in facilitating high-tension meetings and navigating challenging conversations with respect, sensitivity, and a solutions-oriented approach

Preferred Qualifications

+ Prior work within government, social services, or nonprofit sectors.

+ Experience with assessments and data-informed decision-making tools.

+ Familiarity with legislative processes and equity-centered policy development.

+ Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and respectfully across diverse audiences, both in writing and in person.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.