Apprenticeship Program Compliance Supervisor​/State Program Administrator, Director

Working Title:
Apprenticeship Program Compliance Supervisor

Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Director

Agency:
Labor & Industry Dept

• Job : 97288

• Location :
  St. Paul

• Telework Eligible :
  Yes

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/28/2026

• Closing Date : 10/12/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MMA

• Division/Unit :
  Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

• Days of Work :
  Monday
  - Friday

• Travel Required :
  Yes
  - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,782 / annually

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• 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.

Telework options for this position are dependent on where the employee lives. The primary work location for this position is 443 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN.

• Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month.

• Employees that live in Minnesota and are more than 50 miles from the primary work location may be eligible for more than 50% telework with agency approvals.

• Employees may reside outside of the state of Minnesota if they live in a bordering state and are within 50 miles of the primary work location.

The Apprenticeship Program Compliance Supervisor leads and directs all aspects of registered apprenticeship program compliance.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervise and direct the activities of the Apprenticeship Minnesota compliance staff.

• Provide leadership, project management and consultative services for the Apprenticeship Minnesota compliance unit.

• Oversee a portfolio of programs and conduct routine compliance reviews.

• Provide ongoing technical assistance to registered apprenticeship programs.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of experience
  * directly conducting apprenticeship compliance reviews for state or federal registered apprenticeship programs.

* Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.

** Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience;
Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience;
Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience;
Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.

• Demonstrated leadership experience
  * sufficient to effectively supervise and direct the work of assigned staff.

• Coaching, mentoring, and/or developing staff while building relationships.

• Leading teams to meet the organization's expectations for productivity, quality, or goal accomplishment.

• Understanding of staff development, supervision, and team building.

* Demonstrated leadership experience may include any of the following:

• Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead

• Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)

• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization

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