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State Program Administrator, Director - Manager of Business Engagement
State Program Administrator, Director - Manager of Business Engagement-March 2024
St. Paul
Mar 31, 2026
About State Program Administrator, Director - Manager of Business Engagement

  Working Title: Manager of Business Engagement

  Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

  Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

  Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for expressions of interest and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Expressions of interest should be submitted by 01/24/2024.

  Date Posted : 01/18/2024

  Closing Date : 02/07/2024

  Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MMA

  Division/Unit : Rehabilitation Services / RS Director

  Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am to 4:30pm

  Days of Work : Monday - Friday

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

  Salary Range: $35.98 - $51.83 / hourly; $75,126 - $108,221 / annually

  Classified Status : Classified

  Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

  FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

  Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week

  Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

  Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

  The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

  This position works in DEED’s Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS) division, which empowers Minnesotans with disabilities to achieve their goals for competitive, integrated employment and career development. You’ll be part of, and contribute to, a lively and energetic team with a positive internal culture that ensures this isn’t just a job - but a career. Together the VRS team makes an impact and creates possibilities that make a real and lasting difference in the lives of people with disabilities. Share your passion for this work and join the VRS team!

  The Manager of Business Engagement leads and manages efforts to build and sustain relationships between VRS, employers, and other workforce development and education organizations that will result in improved outcomes for both businesses and Minnesotans with disabilities and their families.

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

  Providing oversight to identify and nurture new relationships with key external stakeholders and partners;

  Developing and overseeing efforts to approach employers as high-impact strategic partners;

  Leading and managing the VRS Business Unit operations and staff to facilitate effective and efficient operations; and

  Identifying and implementing broad and deep VRS system changes to imbed new practices into VRS program activities, in keeping with VRS strategic and business engagement objectives.

  Minimum Qualifications

  To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.

  Four (4) years* of professional experience in staff supervision and project management.

  *Bachelor‘s degree in vocational rehabilitation, business, marketing, 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

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

  Experience in:

  Understanding disability and employment best practices.

  Cultivating working relationships with a variety of public, non-profit, and for-profit organizations to pursue initiatives to address strategic and operational goals.

  Communicating or presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.

  Leadership skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff.

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

  Preferred Qualifications

  Knowledge of VRS programs, including technical and theoretical depth.

  Knowledge of methods and best practices to integrate, coordinate, and/or reconcile the interests, mandates, responsibilities, goals, and perspectives of a complex and diverse set of stakeholders across agencies and disciplines.

  Ability to investigate issues, analyze problems, formulate and evaluate alternatives, and implement courses of action.

  Experience using business management software such as Salesforce.

  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

  This position requires successful completion of the following:

  Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant‘s current and/or former employers.

  A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.

  When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver‘s license record check will be conducted.

  Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).

  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.

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