New Job Deputy Assistant Commissioner Of Teaching And Learning- Senior Admin Officer In Minnesota

Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.

Working Title: Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Teaching and Learning
Job Class: Senior Administrative Officer
Agency: Corrections Dept

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/16/2023
• Closing Date: 07/07/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Managerial
• Division/Unit: Corrections - Central Office / DOC Commissioner's Staff
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $50.65 - $72.56 / hourly; $105,757 - $151,505 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

The Department of Corrections has an exciting Statutory Unclassified opportunity per Minnesota Statutes 43A.08 Subd 1(3), as the Senior Administrative Officer.

The Deputy Assistant Commissioner of Education serves as the Chief Administrative Officer responsible for directing and managing the administrative and operational responsibilities for the Education Division encompassing Secondary Education and Post-Secondary Partnerships. This position also represents the Department of Corrections' education issues on a state and national level to the legislature, other state agencies, regulatory enforcement agencies, local school districts, public and private colleges, and non-profit organizations.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Master’s degree or higher in Education, School Administration, Educational Administration and Leadership, Community Education, or a related field.
• Five years of experience administering education programs in a school district, a state agency, higher education institute, community education program, or alternative secondary school
• Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota Leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI), or comparable leadership program.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on the following:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations related to the administration of secondary education programs, including requirements for licensing and credentialing of programs and staff
• Knowledge and experience with strategic planning, public policy, and administrative principles.
• Advanced human relation skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• Eight years of experience administering education programs in a school district, a state agency, higher education institute, community education program, or alternative secondary school
• Extensive supervision experience
• Leadership and organizational development experience
• Experience in institution building, relevant to in-prison programing and forming alliances across public and private partnerships

Physical Requirements

This position may require tuberculosis screening. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at [email protected] .

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Alicia Baumgart at [email protected] or 651-361-7307.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Alicia Baumgart at [email protected].

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.