Assistant Director of COMPASS - State Prog Admin Manager Sr

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* Working Title:

Assistant Director of COMPASS*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Manager Senior*
* ** Agency:
Education Department*
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** Job ** : 94927

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** Location** :
Minneapolis

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes - up to 50%

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

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/25/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/15/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial

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** Division/Unit** :
Education-St Paul / Off of Educational Opportunity

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $44.03 - $63.35 / hourly; $91,934 - $132,274 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

In this position, you will co-lead the COMPASS division and ensure alignment across the COMPASS units to the MnMTSS Framework.

** This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate 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.*
* 6 years of experience in a district or school or school improvement leadership role

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A bachelor's or master's degree and 5 years of experience in a district or school or school improvement leadership role

Experience must include:

+ Past supervisor or managerial experience

+ Experience hosting career conversations with team members and providing feedback during performance reviews

+ Ability to operate within ambiguous situations

** Preferred Qualifications*
* Experience with school improvement

Experience managing a budget

Supervisory experience

** Additional Requirements*
* A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

+ Employment Reference Check

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Driver's License Check

+ Criminal Background Check

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US

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  or email careers.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.