AGENCY: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

• Job ID: 88318
• Location: Minneapolis
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/19/2025
• Closing Date: 09/02/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-CO-Confidential
• Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Commissioners Office Support
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Not Applicable Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $25.73 - $35.69 / hourly; $53,724 - $74,520 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 217 - Confidential/Unrep
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

JOB SUMMARY

This role functions as a confidential executive assistant to the MDE Executive Cabinet members at the Assistant Commissioner level. It offers primary backup support to the MDE Commissioner’s office and senior management, essential for fulfilling office duties and achieving departmental goals. Additionally, it provides advanced administrative support to various task forces and workgroups, ensuring stakeholder engagement in policy and program development, and preparing all members and staff for effective business conduct during meetings.
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. 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.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR RESUME CLEARLY DESCRIBES YOUR EXPERIENCE IN THE AREAS LISTED AND INDICATE 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.

A minimum of one (1) year of executive, administrative, or support assistant experience that includes the following:

• Experience coordinating or managing projects or maintaining complex calendars with strong attention to detail.
• Comprehensive experience drafting, writing and editing reports and correspondence
• Database management skills sufficient to use technology and business software including Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, video conferencing, MS teams, Zoom and Webex.
• Strong grammar, editing, and writing skills with proficiency in business English
• Experience managing daily office operations, organizing multiple priorities and effectively carrying out complex oral and written instruction with minimum supervision Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify and address problems with confidentiality diplomacy and integrity
• Effective customer service skills and ability to work with persons of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to research, analyze and present data into meaningful responses and reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a confidential setting and handling confidential and/or sensitive correspondence.
• Experience coordinating travel processes
• Experience with handling requisitions
• Experience with web content management and accessibility
• Knowledge of state government and policies, particularly as it pertains to the administration and executive-level coordination and processes.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver’s License Check
Criminal Background Check
Education Background Check
The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES

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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.