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Working Title: Attendance Data Specialist - Education Consultant 2

Job Class: Education Consultant 2

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 80683

• Location : Minneapolis

• 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.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/25/2024

• Closing Date : 11/15/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Data Practices and Analytics

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

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

• End Date : 06/30/2026

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

As the Attendance Data Specialist in the Data Practices and Analytics division with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will support COMPASS, schools and districts with high quality, accurate, relevant and timely quantitative analyses related to attendance. Duties will include:

• Manage, develop and implement measurement and reporting options for use of MDE data in data-informed decision making;

• Develop processes for aligning data-informed decision-making options with policy initiatives in collaboration with COMPASS and local staff;

• Provide consultation and data analysis on attendance research initiatives and program evaluation needs.

Minimum Qualifications

4 years of professional experience in data management, analysis or program evaluation

OR

A bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in data management, analysis or program evaluation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Minnesota Tribal communities

• Evidence of ability to collect and synthesize data about American Indian perspectives that honors cultures and histories

• Experience working in or in collaboration with K-12 schools and districts on complex quantitative and qualitative evaluations of school-based interventions on student outcomes

• Evidence of ability to analyze large data sets, create data visualizations, and write reports

• Experience with data analysis software such as, but not limited to, SQL, R, STATA, Tableau, PowerBI, or others

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

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.