Senior Manager of Policy and Regulation-State Prog Admin Supv Prin

Working Title: Senior Manager of Policy and Regulation

Job Class: State Program Administrator Supervisor Principal

Agency: Cosmetologist Exam Board

• Job ID : 97968

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes/hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/27/2026

• Closing Date : 11/10/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Cosmetology Board / Cosmetology Bd-MMA

• Division/Unit : Cosmetology Board / Administration

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.71 - $50.25 / hourly; $72,474 - $104,922 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• 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 Senior Manager of Policy and Regulation leads the Minnesota Board of Cosmetology's policy development, legislative affairs, regulatory planning, agency communications, and stakeholder outreach. This position manages emerging issues on behalf of the Executive Director, and serves as the principal liaison with constituencies, the legislature and other government agencies on behalf of the Executive Director. Additionally, the position provides leadership and direction for agency communications, policy development, outreach, other initiatives and special projects. The Senior Manager of Policy and Regulation serves as a key advisor to other agency leadership on a variety of varied and complex matters including time or critically sensitive decisions. This position is expected to evaluate and make recommendations to improve the agency organizational structure, work and information flow, fiscal and budget analysis, as well as interpret and recommend changes to legal and regulatory requirements.

The Senior Manager of Policy and Regulation oversees two key divisions, ensuring the successful execution of operations and strategic initiatives within both areas. This leadership role is critical in aligning division goals with the organization's mission, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation. The position is responsible for setting direction, managing resources, and ensuring performance, while also addressing challenges and opportunities to maintain efficiency and support long-term growth.

This position is eligible for a hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, onsite attendance will be required for team members or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) for details.

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 and year for each job held.

• Three years of professional experience in policy development, regulatory affairs, legislative analysis, or administration of a government or similar regulatory program, including responsibility for leading projects or implementing policy changes.

• Experience assessing operational needs and implementing changes to increase efficiencies while supporting desired outcomes.

• Supervisory experience directing work, coaching employees, evaluating performance, and addressing performance concerns.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively prioritize, conceptualize, analyze, manage, and resolve complex issues.

• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

• Communication skills sufficient to mobilize action to achieve organizational goals, coach and advise staff, speak to individuals and groups to resolve differences of opinion, and to prepare and deliver presentations.

• Ability to analyze, interpret and effectively communicate complex rules, policies, and legislation to a variety of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in public or business administration, legal studies, human service, political science, or closely related major is highly preferred.

• Experience working with legislative processes, developing legislative proposals, or maintaining relationships with legislators, legislative staff and stakeholders.

• Experience overseeing administrative rulemaking or implementing statutory and regulatory changes.

• Experience developing internal policies and guidelines and coordinating implementation across programs.

• Experience managing sensitive public communications or coordinating data request responses.

• Leadership skills sufficient to develop, motivate, and lead a team to accomplish the board's expectations for productivity, quality and goal accomplishment.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring processes.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.