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Job Class: Employment and Economic Development Special Program Manager

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

+ **Job ID** : 90062

+ **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** : 11/07/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/01/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Unemployment Insurance

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10% of the time.

+ **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / 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 oversees the Minnesota Unemployment Insurance (UI) Program’s Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) program. The incumbent provides direction and operational leadership to supervisors and staff who conduct reemployment session with UI applicants.

Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

+ Overseeing implementation of RESEA sessions to ensure all mandated elements are included and that applicants have the tools necessary for rapid, successful reemployment.

+ Collaborating with the director and other members of UI Program leadership to ensure services align with overall UI business model.

+ Coordinating with Minnesota’s Job Service staff to support applicant work search plans.

+ Review, evaluate, and ensure correct reporting of RESEA Program outcomes.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible. This position in based in the St. Paul office and may be eligible to telework up to two (2) days per week. 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 of experience supervising teams or serving as a team lead in the public sector, and implementing strategies to improve consistency and quality of service delivery within a statewide program.

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

+ Experience creating training materials and business processes.

+ Experience reviewing and consolidating performance data to evaluate areas for improvement and training needs.

+ Experience interpreting US governmental guidance, overseeing government-administered program, and reporting results.

+ Experience with functions, procedures, organization, and governing laws and regulations guiding the activities of the Unemployment Insurance Program.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Four (4) years of supervisory or team lead experience in an Unemployment Insurance Program.

+ Bachelor’s or advanced degree in any field.

+ Experience with unemployment benefits and program workflows.

+ Technical knowledge sufficient to plan, organize, direct, implement, and explain complex programs and practices.

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 Records Check (current and former State employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver’s License and Records 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.