State Director of Public Service - State Program Administrator Manager Senior at Minnesota Depa

Overview

State Director of Public Service - State Program Administrator Manager Senior at Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).

Location:

Saint Paul, MN. DEED is Minnesota’s principal economic development agency, focused on empowering growth for everyone. DEED emphasizes values such as customer focus, early and frequent communication, solution seeking, inclusion, welcoming new ideas, and graciousness. It is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency committed to supporting service-members, veterans, and military families.

Working Title: State Director of Public Service
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job : 88357
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/21/2025
• Closing Date
  : 09/10/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
  :
  Department of Employment and Economic Development - Managerial
• Division/Unit
  :
  Governor's Workforce Development Board
• Work Shift/Work Hours
  :
  Day Shift
• Days of Work
  :
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required
  :
  Yes, up to 10% of the time
• Salary Range
  : $43.38 - $62.41 hourly; $90,577 - $130,312 annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 220 - Managerial / Unrepresented
• FLSA Status
  :
  Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  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 improving well-being and quality of life for 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 provides strategic leadership and cross-agency coordination to expand and elevate public service opportunities across Minnesota. Under the direction of DEED's Senior Advisor for Strategy & Alignment, the State Director for Public Service will create and lead the new Office of Public Service supporting statewide strategic planning, policy development, and implementation efforts that align with Minnesota's public service, workforce and education goals.

The Director will drive interagency alignment with the Governor's Workforce Development Board (GWDB), Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), and Serve Minnesota to develop a unified strategy that strengthens pathways into public service. The Director oversees statewide initiatives and grants, proposes legislative and policy changes to improve equity and access, and ensures program alignment with state and federal priorities.

This role is accountable for shaping and executing Minnesota's public service strategy, managing key stakeholder relationships, advising executive leadership, and representing DEED in statewide and select national forums related to service and workforce development. This position will be based in the St. Paul office and requires occasional overnight and out-of-state travel a few times per year. The telework policy may change with notice based on business needs.

Four (4) years of experience in a leadership role overseeing large-scale public programs, strategic initiatives, or cross-sector partnerships, with at least two (2) years focused on program integrity, policy implementation, audit/compliance leadership, or systems-level coordination across agencies or organizations. Leadership experience may include:

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, or project lead
• Completion of a State leadership development program (e.g., Emerging Leaders Institute or Senior Leadership Institute)
• Completion of a similar leadership development program
• Paid or unpaid experience leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g., Employee Resource Group)

Bachelor's degree in public policy, business, finance/accounting, or related field may substitute for one year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen months.

Applicants meeting…