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Working Title: Education Finance Consultant 3

Job Class: Education Finance Consultant 3

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 87353

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/16/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/06/2025

+ **Bid Open Date:** 07/16/2025

+ **Bid Close Date:** 07/23/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / General Education Funding

+ **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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

+ 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.

The Minnesota Department of Education’s School Finance Division is looking for an Education Finance Consultant 3 in the capital facilities program & funding work group. This new position will collaborate with facilities construction and Long-Term Facilities Maintenance (LTFM) programs along with working independently on projects and approvals. Other duties include providing program and finance leadership to school districts and charter schools in the areas of facilities construction, deferred maintenance, renovation and remodeling, leases, district consolidations, disillusionments, and related facilities related needs. The position will also support the team overseeing capitalized lease project approvals and operational lease planning and approval. Tasks will include completing required consultations, site visits, and other processes necessary to evaluate proposed construction projects and financing plans that will enable completion of the commissioner’s review and comment and consultation.

Supporting duties include, completion of bill comments and fiscal notes affecting district facilities during the legislative session, including development of programs, systems, and narratives for budgeting for all assigned programs. This position will support and complete duties of the LTFM program and collaborate with other staff in developing the governor’s capital budget for education. Provide consultation to state policy-makers, local program administrators’, and school district financial advisors and contracted architects/engineers. conduct education finance research, analysis, and policy development. maintain and disseminate current information relating to ongoing and new district facility issues, including authorized facility funding mechanisms, and serve as one of two MDE representatives to the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC).

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 in one or more of the following areas;

Educational building construction or construction management or design, administrative or leadership role in building or site management at a Pre-K – 12 th grade campus.

Experience must include;

+ Providing financial and strategic planning for operations & maintenance for educational, projects, or an administrative leader responsible for facilities budgets and planning.

+ Ability to navigate Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience in the LTFM process including knowledge in the annual plan submissions, direct working knowledge with the MDE Guide for Planning School Construction Project.

+ Direct experience and familiarity managing facilities or project-based budgets.

+ Ability to provide clear and concise communication; verbal and written.

+ Ability to create and present facilities related presentations to small and large groups.

+ Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks and work responsibilities.

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

Driver's License Check

Criminal Background Check

Education Background Check

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.