Working Title: Postsecondary Education Program Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 81634

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Some flexibility under the discretion of the manager

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/26/2024

• Closing Date : 12/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corr-Ctl Off-Comm Svc-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Education Director

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes *See details in Job Summary

• Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• 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.

The Department of Corrections is filling multiple Postsecondary Education Program Coordinators. The Postsecondary Education Program Coordinator focuses on the administration of postsecondary educational programs in all Department of Corrections facilities. The coordinator provides support and assistance in the identification, development, and delivery of postsecondary education programs and/or initiatives and serves as the primary contact between the MN DOC and postsecondary education institutions. In addition, this position supports the implementation of program logistics, budget activities, data collection, and prepares reports and required program documentation .

These positions will primarily work with our Lino Lakes and Stillwater Facilities, however there is potential to evolve and work across several faculties in the future. These positions will have direct contact with incarcerated students.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Two (2) years of experience that supports an education program or assisting individuals with college planning. *An Associates Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or related field may substitute for six (6) months of experience, a Bachelor's Degree in an above field may substitute for one (1) year, a Masters Degree in an above field may substitute for 18 months of experience.

• Demonstrated experience with human relations skills to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with co-workers, diverse customers, and partners

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills

• Analytical skills sufficient to research and resolve problems

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• An advanced degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Sociology, or related field

• Experience working in a K-12 or higher education setting

• Knowledge of college applications, enrollment, and financial aid processes

• Demonstrated experience in developing an infrastructure needed to collect and analyze program outcome data in an accurate and timely fashion

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.