Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager - Affirmative Action Officer 4

Working Title: Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager

Job Class: Affirmative Action Officer 4

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 97234

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible for some telework

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/09/2026.

• Date Posted : 10/03/2026

• Closing Date : 10/16/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE

• Division/Unit : Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00AM to 4:30PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 15% of the time

• Salary Range: $35.30 - $52.35 / hourly; $73,706 - $109,306 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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 Office of Diversity and Equal Opportunity (ODEO) within DEED provides comprehensive legal compliance services to program areas and partners across Minnesota’s workforce system—helping fulfill federal and state obligations under Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), nondiscrimination, and equal opportunity (EO) laws while fostering a culture centered on equity and inclusion. The Equal Opportunity Compliance Manager supports this mission by overseeing DEED’s statewide equal opportunity compliance activities, providing expert legal and policy guidance, and ensuring consistent implementation of EO, ADA, affirmative action, and nondiscrimination standards across all programs and partner organizations.

In this role, you will manage WIOA Section 188 compliance, coordinate EO monitoring of Local Workforce Development Areas, develop and maintain DEED’s Nondiscrimination Plan and EO policy manuals, and lead investigations of external discrimination and program complaints. You will provide training, technical assistance, and consultation to DEED leaders, staff, local partners, and grantees; collaborate on ADA and accommodation procedures; support development of DEED’s Affirmative Action Plan; and identify compliance gaps and corrective actions to ensure equitable access and outcomes for all Minnesotans.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office and may be eligible for some telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) . Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This position requires quarterly statewide and occasional overnight/out-of-state travel a few times per year.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years of experience* in each of the following:

• Applying federal and state equal opportunity and nondiscrimination laws, including ADA, Minnesota Human Rights Act (MHRA), Civil Rights Act, and Rehabilitation Act;

• Conducting compliance monitoring, audits, or onsite reviews to assess organizational or program adherence to EO requirements; and

• Conducting impartial investigations, including interviewing parties, analyzing evidence, and writing investigation reports.

*Bachelor's degree in civil rights, sociology, public policy, employment law, data analysis, program administration, business administration, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:

• Experience collecting, analyzing, and interpreting demographic or program data to identify patterns, gaps, or disparities.

• Skill in communication sufficient to explain complex legal or policy requirements to varied audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to manage conflict, maintain confidentiality, and navigate sensitive situations.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a regulatory or compliance-focused environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WIOA compliance (Section 188 a plus), including monitoring local workforce areas or preparing state or regional plans.

• Experience developing and delivering training or technical guidance on compliance, EO, ADA, or accessibility topics.

• Experience administering or supporting ADA pregnancy and/or religious accommodation processes in collaboration with managers, HR, and employees.

• Experience providing lead work direction or coordinating activities of staff, partners, or program areas.

• Experience drafting, revising, or maintaining nondiscrimination, ADA, accommodation, or harassment policies.

• Experience developing Affirmative Action Plans, workforce analyses, or policy/procedure updates related to equal opportunity.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Driver’s License and Records Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.