Equity, Diversity And Inclusion Administrative Coordinator - Office & Admin Specialist Prin

Ensuring every child receives a quality education, no matter their race or zip code. The Minnesota Department of Education serves a wide and diverse range of groups: K-12 students and their families; young children participating in a variety of early learning programs including Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education; adult learners participating in adult education programs including GED and citizenship programs; school districts; charter schools; teachers; libraries and librarians.

MDE values:
Collaboration: Partner and serve for the greater good.
Leadership: Take ownership and responsibility.
Equity: Innovate for justice, fairness and inclusion.

Working Title: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Administrative Coordinator - Office & Admin Specialist Prin
Job Class: Office & Administrative Specialist, Principal
Agency: Education Department

• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• Date Posted: 03/31/2023
• Closing Date: 04/10/2023
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-Exc Res Acd-AFSCME
• Work Location: Minneapolis
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Salary Range: $21.55 - $29.08 / hourly; $44,996 - $60,719 / annually
• Telework Eligible: Yes - Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
• Classified Status: Classified
• Travel Required: No
• Work Area: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center
• Bid Close: 04/10/2023
• Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Equity Diversity & Inclusn Ctr
• Bid Open: 03/31/2023

CURRENT permanent non-probationary classified employees represented by AFSCME, Council 5 who are interested in bidding for the position should consult, Article 12, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 6, Eligibility for Bidding, of their negotiated agreement.

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.

As the administrative coordinator for MDE's new Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Center, you will provide high-level technical and administrative assistance for the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Center. This position manages, implements, and coordinates the internal equity programming, and activities for MDE and provides administrative support for the EDI Center's external programming. Duties include:

• Providing division-wide administrative and clerical support to leadership and staff to ensure organization efficiency and advancement;
• Coordinating and monitoring division budgets and assist in the implementation of fiscal control systems to ensure budget requirements are met.
• Managing, coordinating and facilitating agency wide internal equity, diversity and inclusion initiative efforts to enhance awareness, understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and its ability to enhance and positively impact organizational culture, dynamics and performance to ensure that agency goals and objectives are met;
• Serve as the division communications coordinator, tehcnical writer, and web content manager;

Minimum Qualifications

The below requirements are the screening criteria that resumes will be compared against. Please ensure you detail these requirements specifically on your resume if you have experience in these areas.

• Knowledge of specialized terminology sufficient to support equity, diversity or inclusion programming;
• Experience with word processing (such as MS Word) sufficient to provide a team of professional staff with high quality word processing needs including preparing memos, reports, newletters, invoices, financial statements, labels and other documents;
• Experience using computer software applications (such as Excel) to create spreadsheets from a variety of sources and compile lists, spreadhseets, and graphs to track projects and activites.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of administrative support experience;
• Experience with web content management;
• Accounting/budgeting/expense skills sufficient to review, track, analyze and prepare financial summaries and reports.
• Experience supporting or managing programming related to equity, diversity or inclusion;

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 Kate Elling at [email protected] or 651-582-8558.

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 Kate Elling at [email protected].

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:

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

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:

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

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.