Working Title: Evolve Employment VR Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 81578

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to five (5) days per week

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for expressions of interest and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Expressions of interest should be submitted by 11/12/2024.

• Date Posted : 11/05/2024

• Closing Date : 11/19/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment & Economic Development / MMA

• Division/Unit : State Services for the Blind

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 20% of the time

• Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

This position exists to lead and manage the State Services for the Blind (SSB) Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) award grant called Evolve Employment VR (EEVR).

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Providing overall strategic leadership and direction for the development of the grant activities, services, and resources

• Directing and managing grant and partner relationships to ensure the grant's successful implementation and completion

• Leading and supervising staff to facilitate effective and efficient operations to achieve strategic goals, objectives, and priorities

• Overseeing, auditing, and evaluating grant processes and outcomes to ensure that objectives are achieved and aligned with EEVR

The EEVR Manager will partner with multiple organizations, groups, and stakeholders, including the Institute Community of Inclusion (ICI), the State Rehabilitation Council for the Blind, employers, community service providers, and New Americans.

This position would include local, statewide, out-of-state, and overnight travel.

This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of experience* in grant administration and/or program management, from development to implementation and evaluation, including experience overseeing the project plan, key milestones, deliverables, and outcomes

*Bachelor's degree in vocational rehabilitation, business administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes eighteen (18) months of experience

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

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

• Experience identifying key partners, enhancing those relationships, and engaging and collaborating professionally with internal and external stakeholders by leading and facilitating communications, promoting meaningful contribution of ideas, building consensus, and incorporating feedback

• Knowledge of the public vocational rehabilitation program

• Skill in analyzing complex problems, investigating issues, formulating and evaluating alternatives, and recommending and implementing courses of action and contingency plans

• Skill in data collection, interpretation, analysis, summarizing, and reporting

Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transportation. Travel arrangements can be made with drivers employed by State Services for the Blind upon request and depending on availability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals who are blind, low vision, or DeafBlind

• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures

• Skill in budgeting and resource management

• Knowledge of change leadership, people management, and influence principles to lead, direct, and influence staff and partners effectively

• Knowledge of risk management

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Driver’s Record Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.