Working Title: Education Operations Specialist
Job Class: Education Consultant 1
Agency: Corrections Dept
Job ID : 90538
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes, up to 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 12/03/2025
Closing Date : 12/12/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corr-Ctl Off-Comm Svc-MAPE
Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Dep Asst Com Teach & Learn
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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.
The Department of Corrections is looking to hire an Education Operations Specialist. This position will support the financial, operational, and policy work of the agency's education unit. Included in this work is serving as the internal and external communications lead for education as well as supporting the assessment and advancement of educational opportunities across the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Two years of experience in education program operations, program evaluation, or communications*A bachelors degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, Finance, or related field may substitute for one year of experience; a masters degree in the previously listed fields may substitute for 18 months.
Written communications skills sufficient to write external communications, such as grants, contracts, and reports.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Advanced degree in Education, Public Administration, Business, Finance, or a related field.
Knowledge of federal and/or state educational regulations and guidelines regarding the education of incarcerated individuals.
Experience in grant writing and research.
Experience managing budgets.
Experience participating in an education evaluation and assessment process.
Experience coordinating an Adult Basic Education (ABE) program or postsecondary Prison Education Program.
Experience in education policy, education research, or education data systems.
Experience in finance related to grants and contracts.
Physical Requirements
The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us
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.
The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants 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.
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