Early Childhood and Care Business Support Specialist-State Prog Admin Principal

Job Class: State Program Administrator PrincipalWorking Title: Early Childhood and Care Business Support SpecialistWho May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 08/11/2022

Closing Date : 08/31/2022

Job End Date : 12/30/2023

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn Management & Budget / Mn Mgmt & Budget - MAPE

Division/Unit : Children's Cabinet

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day

Days of Work : M-F

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $28.96 - $42.67/hourly; $60,468 - $89,094/annually

Classified Status : Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

Connect 700 Program Eligible: No (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)

This temporary position will provide leadership from the Children’s Cabinet in creating a proposed strategy for longer-term coordination and supports for the business and workforce aspect of the early childhood and child care system through December 30, 2023. The responsibilities prioritize retention of existing and creation of new early childhood providers and teachers, including maintaining expertise on requirements and resources related to child care and early childhood business so as to respond to immediate needs and supports from the field and support implementation of a plan for the state’s role in supports and navigation of early childhood business and workforce systems and structures. The process of supporting such infrastructure requires an awareness of related state systems and private sector resources; experience in the field; demonstrated experience with complex coordination and relationship development; and a proactive nature working within political structures.The selected candidate for this position will be responsible to:Support coordination and expertise within state systems related to the business, workforce and financial structures and supports required for Minnesota to successfully operate a child care and early childhood 0 to 5 system that serves each and every child. Long-term infrastructure and coordination will live beyond the tenure of the role, and include consideration of policy, funding, and implementation needs.

Provide leadership and coordination in short-term response actions and initiatives related to business needs and supports in helping child care and early childhood businesses serve children and families and response to changing landscapes.

Minimum QualificationsA Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, business administration or related field and at least three (3) years of professional level experience or

An Associate’s degree in early childhood education or a related field and at least five (5) years of professional level experience.

A Master’s degree may substitute for two years of professional level experience.

Experience must include:Work at or with programs related to early childhood education and care, including knowledge of related government programs, funding and supports;

Strategic project planning sufficient to develop a long-term plan for state supports in child care businesses, understanding political processes and resources across the public-private sector landscape;

Presenting information and group facilitation sufficient to professionally represent the Children’s Cabinet and address various and diverse groups;

Human relations skills to build networks; understand, develop, persuade, motivate, collaborate with, negotiate, develop consensus and lead others; and give positive as well as problem-centered feedback to clients and other governmental officials that maintain effective working relationships, foster collaboration, and build consensus;

Analysis, decision-making and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate current policies, procedures and processes, and to recommend and implement appropriate solutions;

Problem-solving skills sufficient to identify cross agency issues as they arise and develop sound practices and consistency of statewide reporting of data;

Project management skills sufficient to communicate, organize, and manage multiple complex projects that adapt to emerging opportunities;

Excellent oral and written communication skills sufficient to lead projects with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate data-driven findings through visualizations;

Attention to detail and the ability to execute project planning and build implementable plans.

Preferred QualificationsExperience with group facilitation methods to convene large groups and foster collaboration;

Experience with public program policies and operations or grant administration;

Legislative processes sufficient to identify potential legislative actions and coordinate with co-workers on legislative initiatives to meet future program needs;

Ability to initiate and complete projects independently.

Additional RequirementsMinnesota Management and Budget will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.