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Ensuring every child receives a quality education, no matter their race or zip code. The Minnesota Department of Education serves a wide and diverse range of groups: K-12 students and their families; young children participating in a variety of early learning programs including Head Start and Early Childhood Family Education; adult learners participating in adult education programs including GED and citizenship programs; school districts; charter schools; teachers; libraries and librarians.
MDE values:
Collaboration : Partner and serve for the greater good.
Leadership : Take ownership and responsibility.
Equity : Innovate for justice, fairness and inclusion
Job Details
Working Title: Business Manager
Job Class: Accounting Officer Principal
Agency: Education Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted : 12/12/2023
• Closing Date : 01/03/2024
• Bid Open:12/12/2023
• Bid Close: 12/18/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit : Education/ Federal Program Accounts
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
• Days of Work : Monday - Friday
• Travel Required : No
• Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually
• Classified Status : Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
• Telework Eligible : Yes,telework arrangement 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.
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

CURRENT permanent - classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible forinterest bidding for the position should consult Article16, vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
As a business manager and financial coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will provide in-depth budget and fiscal analysis for MDE funds so that agency leadership, management, and staff are able to make informed financial decisions and take action. In this role, you will take leadership in preparing and maintaining annual agency spending plans, and will work to ensure that resources are available and properly utilized by the agency.
Duties will include:

• Providing in-depth budgetary analysis for MDE funds so that agencyleadership/management/staff are able to make informed financial decisions andtake actions
• Reconciling, monitoring and reporting on the agency's fund appropriations andexpenditures and working with users to balance these accounts;
• Supporting federal and non-federal grants by understanding and providingadvanced professional accounting, support, consultation, management, budgetmonitoring, and financial analysis to divisions and programs;
• Implementing federal grant policies and procedures and providing technicalassistance to MDE divisions.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of professional experience in a financial management role
OR
A Bachelor's or master's degree and two years professional experience in a financial management role
Experience must include:

• Experience preparing and reviewing budgets and/or fiscal reports sufficient to identifyproblems quickly, research and evaluate relevant issues and formulate solutions;
• Experience with large-scale accounting systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with state legislative processes, relevant state laws, statutes, rules, regulations, and policies governing the use of sate and federal funds;
• Experience with the state of Minnesota Financial Systems Including Budget & Analysis System (BPAS), Statewide Employee management System (SEMA4), Appropriation Maintenance Application (AMA), Statewide Integrate Financial Tools (SWIFT);
• Experience with Oracle Business Intelligent Enterprise Edition;
• Grants management experience, includes managing federal or non-federal funding.

Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Kayla Johnson at kayla.s.johnson@state.mn.us or 651-582-8521 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Kayla Johnson at kayla.s.johnson@state.mn.us .
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.