Program Specialist - State Prog Admin Prin

Position: Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program Specialist - State Prog Admin Prin
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* Working Title:

Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program Specialist - State Prog Admin Prin*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator Principal*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 95147

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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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. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 7/2/2026. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

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** Date Posted** : 06/26/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/10/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

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** Division/Unit** : DCYF / DCYF Compensation Support

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* Work Shift:

** Day Shift

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** Work Hours** : 8:00am - 4:30pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, 5%.

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** Salary Range:**  $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / annually

+ Effective July 1st: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,477 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

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

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

** 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.

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* _ Telework ()   _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.)_

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** Statewide travel is possible_   _5_   _percentage of the time._

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*** _  _This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies._

This position exists to provide leadership and oversight in policy development and implementation of financial support programs for child care providers, primarily the  Great Start Compensation Support Payment Program  funded through State General Funds.

Responsibilities include:

+ Develop and implement systems and strategies to administer and coordinate this financial support program for child care providers, complying with department policies and federal and state laws and regulations.

+ Address the needs of all eligible types of providers, including providers in diverse cultural and linguistic communities; and achieve Federal and State agency objectives.

+ Advise, consult, and promote collaboration between federal, tribal, state, local agencies and the public regarding this child care financial support programs to support sound policy development; facilitate effective program integration and implementation; and increase public understanding and marketing of these services to Minnesota's child care industry, including multiple program types.

+ In collaboration with Child Care Services division staff and Office of Inspector General, properly implement and document systems and timelines, strategies and procedures for addressing financial support recipient compliance with program requirements.

+ Perform other duties as assigned and serve as an effective member of the Provider & Workforce Supports unit in the Child Care Services Division by contributing as necessary so the entire range of team responsibilities and activities is accomplished in an appropriate and timely manner.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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* * To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
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* Three (3) years of experience designing and/or implementing projects or initiatives, educational programs, or policy development. Experience must demonstrate:

+ Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills; must enjoy people and frequent interactions.

+ Providing customer service and/or technical assistance to partners, peers, or program participants.

+ Learning and utilizing technologies such as data systems, payment systems, CRMs/case management systems, ticketing systems, Microsoft Office Suite for daily work and supporting others to be successful in the process.

+ Developing others through creation and/or delivery of training, consultation, coaching, or professional development for adults.

+ Policy or program development, management and/or…