State of Minnesota
Program Manager - State Prog Administrator, Manager
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Working Title: Program Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID
: 81047
Location
: St. Paul
Telework Eligible
: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Unlimited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 10/22/2024
Closing Date
: 11/12/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Employment & Economic Development Department -Managerial
Division/Unit
: Office of New Americans
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift, work hours will be finalized upon hire
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 - Manager/Unrepresented
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
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 Program Manager of the Office of New Americans (ONA) will support the Assistant Commissioner to ensure programs and services are closely aligned with those offered by DEED and other state agencies. The incumbent will focus on implementing specific strategies, programs, and initiatives to foster immigrant and refugee inclusion in Minnesota using the ONA statue as a guide. In addition, this position will oversee the development and implementation of a language access policy, coordinate inter-agency services and programs, conduct outreach to immigrant and refugee, and coordinate services and programs within DEED and other state agencies that impact immigrant and refugee communities. The individual will ensure community organizations and individuals get the resources they need to access state services as well as grant and economic opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Program management and strategy development
Conduct outreach to address workforce shortage and entrepreneurship development on behalf of DEED and ONA
Administer special projects and grants, oversee business activities for the Office of New Americans and provide guidance and leadership to other DEED programs
Stakeholder coordination and overall business for the ONA
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. 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.
Two (2) years of program management and strategy development
AND
Two (2) years of community outreach to stakeholders to administer special projects, grants, oversee business activities
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience planning and organizing large projects, prioritizing, and making recommendations or decisions on the direction of a project
Experience effectively working in a team environment by incorporation of multidiscipline interests into decisions and actions
Experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and consensus building with diverse groups to solve difficult and sensitive problems
Ability to plan, organize, and direct technical and administrative activities of staff and partners
Leadership skills, including the ability to manager, guide, and communicate with staff and partners at all levels
Experience leading a new initiative that includes integration with numerous partners
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of immigration policies, especially around employment authorization
Knowledge of state and national labor market trends, including data on immigrant and refugees, workforce, education and training infrastructure problems, portfolio management, labor force markets, local state and federal economic development structure, education and training systems (especially higher education). Business credit analysis and education financing programs.
Demonstrated leadership ability sufficient to plan, organize and direct department actions with respect to employment and business development opportunities for communities of color
Experience in leading a collaborating team with cross-functional partners
Proficiency in communicating in another language commonly used in Minnesota
Ability to identify and build a broad network of internal and external customers and use a variety of effective strategies to meet customer needs in a respectful and professional manner
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 Interview Review
Driver’s 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Job ID
: 81047
Location
: St. Paul
Telework Eligible
: Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Unlimited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 10/22/2024
Closing Date
: 11/12/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Employment & Economic Development Department -Managerial
Division/Unit
: Office of New Americans
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift, work hours will be finalized upon hire
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 - Manager/Unrepresented
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
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 Program Manager of the Office of New Americans (ONA) will support the Assistant Commissioner to ensure programs and services are closely aligned with those offered by DEED and other state agencies. The incumbent will focus on implementing specific strategies, programs, and initiatives to foster immigrant and refugee inclusion in Minnesota using the ONA statue as a guide. In addition, this position will oversee the development and implementation of a language access policy, coordinate inter-agency services and programs, conduct outreach to immigrant and refugee, and coordinate services and programs within DEED and other state agencies that impact immigrant and refugee communities. The individual will ensure community organizations and individuals get the resources they need to access state services as well as grant and economic opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
Program management and strategy development
Conduct outreach to address workforce shortage and entrepreneurship development on behalf of DEED and ONA
Administer special projects and grants, oversee business activities for the Office of New Americans and provide guidance and leadership to other DEED programs
Stakeholder coordination and overall business for the ONA
This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. 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.
Two (2) years of program management and strategy development
AND
Two (2) years of community outreach to stakeholders to administer special projects, grants, oversee business activities
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Experience planning and organizing large projects, prioritizing, and making recommendations or decisions on the direction of a project
Experience effectively working in a team environment by incorporation of multidiscipline interests into decisions and actions
Experience in negotiation, conflict resolution and consensus building with diverse groups to solve difficult and sensitive problems
Ability to plan, organize, and direct technical and administrative activities of staff and partners
Leadership skills, including the ability to manager, guide, and communicate with staff and partners at all levels
Experience leading a new initiative that includes integration with numerous partners
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of immigration policies, especially around employment authorization
Knowledge of state and national labor market trends, including data on immigrant and refugees, workforce, education and training infrastructure problems, portfolio management, labor force markets, local state and federal economic development structure, education and training systems (especially higher education). Business credit analysis and education financing programs.
Demonstrated leadership ability sufficient to plan, organize and direct department actions with respect to employment and business development opportunities for communities of color
Experience in leading a collaborating team with cross-functional partners
Proficiency in communicating in another language commonly used in Minnesota
Ability to identify and build a broad network of internal and external customers and use a variety of effective strategies to meet customer needs in a respectful and professional manner
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 Interview Review
Driver’s 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.