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Working Title: CareerForce Director

Job Class: Administrative Services Director

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

+ **Job ID** : 87843

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible for some telework

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/29/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/18/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment and Economic Development / Managerial

+ **Division/Unit** : Workforce Development

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Managerial/Unrepresented

+ **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.

This position will be located in St. Paul.

As a senior executive within the Workforce Development Division of Minnesota’s Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), the Director of the CareerForce Division drives the strategic vision, operational leadership, and collaborative integration of statewide workforce development initiatives. This role oversees a robust portfolio of federal and state programs designed to support jobseekers and employers across Minnesota.

The Director leads modernization efforts of both physical and digital service delivery through more than 50 CareerForce centers, while building effective partnerships with local and national stakeholders. The role is pivotal in launching new initiatives—such as the Employer Engagement Team—and aligning service systems with local boards, community-based organizations, and state agencies to meet Minnesota’s evolving workforce needs.

With oversight of complex program areas including Wagner-Peyser, Veterans Services, Re-Entry Programming, and digital platforms like CareerForceMN.com and MinnesotaWorks.net, the Director ensures compliance with all federal and state mandates, drives innovation, and steers DEED’s workforce development ecosystem toward equitable access and long-term impact.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates 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.

Four (4) years* experience planning, implementing, managing or administering large and complex programs and partnerships in or closely related to the workforce and economic development fields.

*Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Human Services, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

+ Experience leading cross-functional teams and initiatives that advance equity and diversity across an enterprise or public agency.

+ Ability to direct program staff and coordinate with oversight entities to deliver strategic projects on time and within performance and quality expectations.

+ Experience with budget and fiscal oversight, grant administration, strategic planning, and performance analytics across state or federally funded programs.

+ Interpersonal and communication skills to develop meaningful partnerships with workforce development boards, government partners, community-based organizations, and executive leadership.

+ Experience in launching or leading strategic employer engagement initiatives, with an understanding of talent pipeline development, layoff aversion strategies, and sector-based partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master's degree in Business Administration, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Human Services, or other closely related field as determined by the agency.

+ Knowledge of federal and state workforce legislation and regulations, including expertise in administering programs such as Wagner-Peyser, Jobs for Veterans State Grant, Migrant Seasonal Farm Worker, and Foreign Labor Certification.

+ Experience managing fiscal and other financial resources within a large complex organization, administering federal and state programs.

+ Experience working with public, private, and legislative initiatives.

+ Skill in navigating data systems, fiscal compliance frameworks, and performance dashboards to support transparency, informed decision-making, and continuous improvement.

+ Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

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

+ Criminal Background Check

+ Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver’s License and Record Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.