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Working Title: Chief Learning Officer - State Prog Admin Manager Prin

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 81887

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/16/2024

• Closing Date : 12/06/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial

• Division/Unit : DCY - Payroll / Human Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes (10%)

• Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• 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.

The Chief Learning Officer (CLO) is responsible for shaping and executing the organization’s learning, development, engagement and designing, implementing, and overseeing the organization’s performance management system, while fostering a culture of continuous learning, and ensuring the workforce is equipped to meet the organization's current and future needs. This position will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that enhance employee satisfaction, motivation, and overall engagement within the organization.

The CLO will:

• Lead the creation of innovative learning solutions

• Oversee leadership development

• Helps improve retention, productivity, and organizational performance

• Align training initiatives with the strategic goals of the organization

• Drive organizational learning, performance management and engagement

• Enhance employee engagement, supports career progression, and ensures the long-term success and adaptability of the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

Managerial Experience

And

3 years of experience within an organization of 500-1100 employees performing the following:

• Leading and developing learning initiatives by aligning learning strategies to organization strategic goals while conducting needs assessments to identify skill gaps, designing target learning pathways, collaborating with leaders to implement training programs, foster a culture of continuous learning, tracking progress and regularly evaluating the effectiveness of initiative to make adjustments as needed

• Driving organizational change management by identifying the need for change, clearly defining the desired outcome and creating comprehensive communication plans, providing training d support to large teams while actively manage resistance, monitor the progress and solidifying the new practices within a company culture

• Administering strategies to foster a deep connection between employees and the organization by developing/overseeing recognition and reward programs, employee surveys, performing leadership engagement and developing professional development opportunities for employees

• Analyzing data, assess learning program effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement

• Driving of adult leaning theories, instructional design and curriculum development by creating course work for employees and utilizing learning management systems such as (Blackboard, Pathlore, Canvas and Moodle)

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Experience working in a state agency

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development or another related field

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DCYF will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.