Policy Governance Coordinator / State Program Administrator Coordinator

Job description

**Working Title: Policy Governance Coordinator**
**Job Class: State Program Administrator Coordinator**
**Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept**

+ **Job ID** : 89436
+ **Location** : St. Paul
+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes*
+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time
+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited
+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers.

This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.

Bidders will be considered through 10/14/25 date.

_Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._
+ **Date Posted** : 10/07/2025
+ **Closing Date** : 10/21/2025
+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : DCYF / MAPE
+ **Division/Unit** : DCYF Central Office / Deputy Chief Compliance Office
+ **Work Shift** : Day Shift
+ **Work Hours** : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday
+ **Travel Required** : No*
+ **Salary Range:** $37.26 - $55.42 / hourly; $77,798 - $115,716 / annually
+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified
+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
+ **End Date** : Up to 2 Years
+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt
+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

**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.

*Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) Within Minnesota and flexible hours options are available.

Employees that live 50 miles or less from their primary/principal work location and live within the State may telework more than 50% with approval.

*** Employees may telework outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location.

See policy for additional information.

***This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 2 years.***

The position is responsible for agency wide development, design, and implementation of a comprehensive policy framework that ensures regulatory compliance, operational consistency, and organizational accountability.

This role leads the establishment of governance standards for policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with the DCYF’s mission, regulatory obligations, and internal controls.

This role is a policy developer—fostering organizational alignment with DCYF strategic goals through policy development and governance structure creation and implementation.

Through proactive planning and partnership, this position ensures that internal transformation efforts related to policy making are inclusive, data-driven, and meaningfully experienced by DCYF staff.

Responsibilities include:

+ Lead the design and ongoing refinement of a structured, agency-wide policy framework, including policy standards, procedures, templates, and review protocols.
+ Partner with agency functional units to ensure comprehensive policy coverage and alignment with laws, regulations, and agency objectives.
+ Assess & Report progress, achievements and gaps of DCYF’s policy development structure to leaders and staff.

**Minimum Qualifications**

**_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_**

Four (4) years of public policy experience consulting with executive leadership to implement and develop project planning and operations.

+ Strong understanding of public policy principles and administration theory sufficient to oversee the design, implementation and evaluation of public program and reporting systems.
+ Knowledge of compliance fundamentals and strategies, statutory comparisons, and regulatory analysis.
+ Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set and meet short-term and long-term objectives in a large, complex organization.
+ Strong human relations skills in public speaking and presenting complex information and projects to stakeholders, management, and diverse audiences.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human services or related field.
+ Extensive experience in Policy Development, with a compliance lens.
+ Experience in governance, organizational design, organizational change management, objective development, continuous improvement and evaluation to ensure quality standards are met.
+ Knowledge of state government programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of human services policy and procedures, and of government functions and relations.
+ Knowledge of analyzing and developing public policy reports.
+ Solving complex problems and strategic thinking skills.
+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

**Additional Requirements**

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

+ Reference check
+ Criminal Background check
+ Personnel File Review: current and former public sector employees.
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 .

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