Deputy Director - Agency Affirmative Action Manager

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* Working Title:

Deputy Director*
* ** Job Class:
Agency Affirmative Action Manager*
* ** Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development*
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** Job ** : 94417

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, may be eligible for some telework

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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** : 06/18/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/08/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Employment and Economic Development Department-Managerial

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** Division/Unit** :
Office of Diversity and Equal 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** :
Yes, up to 15% of the time

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** Salary Range:**  $40.86 - $59.07 / hourly; $85,315 - $123,338 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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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.

The Deputy Director provides strategic and operational leadership to advance the agency's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts and ensure comprehensive Equal Opportunity (EO) compliance across all program areas and Minnesota's workforce system. This role guides senior leaders and employees at all levels in implementing sustainable DEIA initiatives, maintaining adherence to state and federal laws, and strengthening practices related to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (AA/EO), and Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements.

Serving as a key advisor and backup to the Director, the Deputy Director represents the office in leadership capacities, manages high-priority projects, and oversees staff responsible for digital and language access services. The position leads the agency's internal complaint process, supports the development of responses to external EO-related charges, and ensures effective monitoring, auditing, policy maintenance, and training delivery.

The Deputy Director collaborates closely with DEIA Committees, Employee Resource Groups, and internal partners to develop and execute the agency's strategic DEIA priorities, which include sustained inclusive workplace practices, and organization-wide compliance and accessibility.

This position is telework ()  eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position requires occasional overnight and out-of-state travel a few times per year.

** 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.*
* Four (4) years
* of experience working in employment law or equal opportunity compliance related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Rehabilitation Act, or Section 188
- Nondiscrimination of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA).

* Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with a concentration in employment law, civil rights or human rights law, or administrative or public law, or other closely related focus areas as determined by the agency may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be…