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Working Title: Interagency Coordinator

Job Class: Employment and Training Program Coordinator

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

+ **Job ID** : 90134

+ **Location** : St. Paul

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

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

+ **Date Posted** : 11/25/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 12/02/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : Vocational Rehabilitation Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 25% of the time

+ **Salary Range:** $33.48 - $49.66 / hourly; $69,906 - $103,690 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt

+ 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 exists to lead, administer and support Vocational Rehabilitation Service’s interagency partnerships, including Employment First (E1MN), a state agency partnership led by the State of Minnesota Departments of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Education (MDE), and Human Services (DHS) – a collaborative formed to advance employment outcomes for youth and adults with disabilities and with the Minnesota Olmstead Implementation Office (OIO). The work focuses on leading, administering, and supporting interagency collaboration for the delivery of seamless and timely employment services for youth and adults with disabilities.

In this capacity, the incumbent:

+ Lead, develop and facilitate interagency collaborative governance and administrative structures in collaboration with DHS, MDE, OIO and other key stakeholders with limited supervision.

+ Collaborate with key interagency staff and provide lead work direction to subordinate staff to coordinate advanced strategic planning, operational or administrative employment and training program analysis work.

+ Lead and facilitate interagency engagement and capacity building across stakeholders to build consensus and common practices for interagency decisions, milestones, and work processes.

+ Provide technical assistance and general support for VRS policy and rule review, analysis, development, interpretation, and application so that VRS program rules and policies are aligned and in compliance with the mission, vision and values of E1MN and federal and state laws and regulations, development of new legislative initiatives, and policy development.

+ Represent VRS on E1MN interagency committee, OIO meetings, ex-officio member of the MN Council on Disability and member of theGovernor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities, and other key stakeholder groups/committees

This position requires monthly local traveling.

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.

Three (3) years of experience providing employment services for individuals with disabilities.

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

+ Experience working with employment related issues that impact those with disabilities, including physical disabilities, development disabilities, brain injury, complex health conditions, mental illness and related providers/advocacy organizations.

+ Experience leading large or multi-part projects that involved coordinating with several partners or organizations to achieve shared goals.

+ Skill using Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, SharePoint) and project management software.

+ Skill leading projects that involve planning, organizing tasks, coordinating with others, and tracking progress toward goals.

+ Skill communicating in writing and in conversation with coworkers, partners, and community members.

+ Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience building collaborative relationships and working effectively with people from diverse cultural, professional, and lived backgrounds.

+ Skill in interpersonal communication, including listening actively, responding respectfully, and engaging constructively with others.

+ Experience interpreting and applying state and federal policies related to employment support programs administered by DEED, DHS, and MDE.

+ Skill facilitating meetings and building consensus among cross-agency teams and stakeholders.

+ Experience developing reports, communication plans, and shared processes that support interagency collaboration.

+ 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.