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Working Title: Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System (MARSS) Coordinator

Job Class: Education Finance Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 86192

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 05/15/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/29/2025

+ **Bid Open Date:** 05/15/2025

+ **Bid Close Date:** 05/22/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Data Management

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $37.98 - $56.50 / hourly; $79,302 - $117,972 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

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

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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 Statewide MARSS Coordinator, you will manage the development, administration, and operation of a statewide student information system known as the Minnesota Automated Reporting Student System (MARSS) along with the MARSS Web Edit System (MWES). You will be responsible for ensuring the MARSS systems are capable of producing data to meet student demographic and attendance data to meet the Elementary and Secondary Education Act reporting requirements, special education accountability indicator data requirements and other MDE student data needs. You will also administer assigned programs and provide consultation to state policy makers and local program administrators. Duties include:

+ Managing the statewide student reporting system MARSS in order to assure accurate and consistent data for use in state and federal aid calculations, analysis of statewide testing results, and to meet federal reporting requirements for the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, the National Center for Education Statistics and Special Education.

+ Design, maintain and vet data validity procedures and protocols to verify student and school data reported via the MARSS Web Edit System (MWES). Manage the process of importing and editing MARSS data submitted via Ed-Fi.

+ Provide training and technical assistance to school district, charter school and RMIC and vendor staff.

+ Administering assigned state aid programs;

+ Act as the Department’s liaison with student software vendors conducting business in Minnesota. Coordinate the MARSS software vendor certification process. Actively participate in the transition to Ed-Fi for all MARSS data items. Verify compliance with MARSS protocols.

+ Advising MDE management, other executive policy makers, and other staff on issues related to MARSS reporting and data use.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.

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.

Five (5) years of professional experience with data analysis and MARSS reporting;

Experience must include:

+ Interpreting and writing technical reporting instructions/requirements

+ School district and/or education MARSS data

OR

A master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience with four (4) years of professional experience with data analysis and MARSS reporting;

Preferred Qualifications

+ Knowledge of Minnesota laws, rules, and administrative procedures related to student accounting and education finance and skills in the area of education statistics sufficient to:

1. Design and implement student accounting and data management systems and reporting requirements,

2. Verify the accuracy and completeness of aid calculations and reports, and

3. Explain the operation of MARSS and MWES along with reporting requirements to agency management, other executive policy makers, legislators, legislative staff, local officials and the general public.

+ Quantitative skills to ensure that mathematical and statistical computations are performed accurately

+ Experience in large, complex database management including design specifications, query, and analysis

+ Experience in working with Student Information System Vendors

+ Experience with Ed-Fi reporting

+ Communication and Presentation Skills

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 employee 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.