Working Title: Learning & Development Specialist

Job Class: Training & Development Specialist 4

Agency: Revenue Department

• Job ID : 83287

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 1/28/2025.

• Date Posted : 1/22/2025

• Closing Date : 2/05/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Revenue Dept / Revenue (inc Assessors)-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Business Planning & Improvement / EDS-Mgmt Dvlpmnt & Agncy Prgrm

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• 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 is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office location for occasional in-person meetings is expected.

As a Learning & Development Specialist, you will be an integral part of the Employee Development Services (EDS) division’s Management Development and Agency Programs (MDAP) team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assessing training needs, planning, and delivering management development activities, programs, and one-on-one leadership coaching sessions.

You will work closely with senior management, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, the Office of Equity, Access, and Inclusion, and other key agency leaders and division training teams to design and implement effective management development training programs. Under the guidance of the EDS Manager, you will collaborate to ensure the success and impact of these initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years or more* of professional experience in the learning and development field, or a closely related field. Experience must include: assessing training needs, designing, developing, delivering (in-person, virtual, hybrid), and evaluating training courses and programs.

• Three (3) years or more of designing, developing, and delivering leadership/management training topics for a supervisory/managerial audience.

• One (1) year or more of professional experience supervising professional-level staff. This experience must include the following: 1) Organizing, planning, prioritizing, and assigning work, 2) managing, advising, and coaching staff performance.

• Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications.

*Bachelor’s degree in education, human resource development (HRD), communications, or a closely related field may substitute 12 months of experience; master’s degree substitutes for 18 months of experience; PhD/EdD substitutes for 24 months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience consulting with leaders and teams to customize training solutions.

• Experience building engagement and community in a virtual/hybrid work setting.

• Experience leading conference events, including taking the lead on determining conference schedule, selecting content topics and speakers, and coordinating conference logistics.

• Certified in facilitating Insights Discovery and Clifton Strengths assessments and training sessions.

• Knowledge of coaching principles, models, and practices.

• Certified coach, accredited certified coach (ACC), or professional certified coach (PCC). Certification must be acknowledged by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, tables, chairs, and training supplies.

Additional Requirements

Prior to an offer of employment, a background check will be conducted. This will include, but is not limited to checking degrees and licensures, criminal history, and tax filing and payment history. All individual income tax filing and payment obligations must be current prior to interviewing for this position.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.