Working Title: Learning and Development Leadership Program Specialist

Job Class: Training and Development Specialist 1

Agency: Minnesota IT Services

• Job ID : 82846

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/03/2025

• Closing Date : 01/09/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit : Business Operations / Human Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,368 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

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.

Join the 2,600+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position joins a dynamic and agile Human Resources Team comprised of 24 talented Labor Relations, Safety, Recruitment, Staffing, HRIS, Transactions, and Learning and Development professionals.

The Learning and Development Leadership Program Specialist position will provide support for MNIT's new LEADER initiative. The position is part of a team of four that will specialize in providing support and coordination for the LEADER program. Responsibilities will include managing vendor relationships, learning management systems, program logistics and coordination, tracking and reporting, and communications related to the program. We are seeking someone who enjoys providing customer centric support, as well as coordination, accurate tracking, reporting and data analysis.

This position requires an employee to be onsite at the work location once a month:

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for Minnesota IT Services allows an employee to perform work from a telework location and an employee may be required to be in the office based on business needs and other dependencies in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

• Only candidates located in Minnesota and bordering states (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) are telework eligible.

This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last one year.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume. Resume tips here. (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/hiringprocess.jsp) :

Position requires a minimum of one (1) year of professional experience supporting learning and development OR two (2) years of para-professional learning and development program support experience.

Experience must include:

• Customer service

• Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office Suite products or similar (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)

• Use of a learning management system (LMS) or reporting software (e.g. BI, Access)

A Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Development, Data Analysis, Organizational Development, Instructional Design or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Human Resource Development, Data Analysis, Organizational Development, Instructional Design or a related field.

• Experience coordinating organizational wide training or leadership programs.

• Experience with e-learning and virtual training.

• Experience developing user-friendly and accessible materials.

• Experience collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)

• Criminal History Check

• Reference Check

• Social Security and Address Verification

• Education Verification

• Other legally required checks

Minnesota IT Services does not participate in E-Verify. Minnesota IT Services will not sponsor applicant for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.