Senior Learning & Development Specialist - Training & Development Spec 4

Working Title: Senior Learning & Development Specialist

Job Class: Training & Development Specialist 4

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 97844

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes* The role requires on-site attendance at the St. Paul, Minnesota office at least 50 percent of the time.

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/20/2026

• Closing Date : 11/02/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCY - Central Office / Human Resources Learning & Dev

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

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

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) options within Minnesota or neighboring states, as well as flexible work hours, are available for this position. The role requires on-site attendance at the St. Paul, Minnesota office at least 50 percent of the time.

The Senior Learning & Development Specialist serves as a learning and development strategist and designer on the Employee Experience Team. This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating complex, agency-wide training programs that strengthen leadership capability, workforce skills, and organizational effectiveness. Working in partnership with the Director of Employee Experience, the incumbent contributes high-level expertise to agency training strategy, designs major leadership and professional development initiatives, and provides advanced organizational learning and facilitation services to support effective teams and managers. The position develops comprehensive learning solutions and evaluates their impact to enhance DCYF’s employee development environment and advance equitable, accessible, and culturally responsive learning experiences across the agency.

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.

Three (3) years professional training and development experience in designing and delivering training, requiring thorough needs assessment, establishing strong learning objectives, developing multiple delivery methods, developing content, and evaluating effectiveness.

At least two (2) years of the above experience should be providing supervisor, manager, and leadership training and development.

Above experience must demonstrate:

• A history of working with organizational leadership and business partners, identifying effective solutions to meet a variety of employee development needs and requirements.

• Experience conducting organizational or workforce learning needs assessments and translating findings into learning strategies, programs, or development plans.

• Experience creating visually polished, well designed training materials and learner resources (digital and physical) using Microsoft Office Suite and related tools, including integration of graphics, images, and multimedia.

• Technology fluency in digital learning tools, such as e-learning authoring tools (Articulate Storyline/Rise preferred), collaboration platforms, virtual/hybrid training platforms.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including vendors and government agencies.

• Strong interpersonal skills working with staff, trainees, subject matter experts, organization leaders, and diverse audiences.

A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Development, Organizational Development, Instructional Design or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Human Resource Development, Organizational Development, Instructional Design or other closely related field as determined by the agency.

• Demonstrated understanding of the challenges of supervision, and exposure to principles of effective leadership, gained through experience in supervising or leading the work of others.

• Experience designing and implementing leadership and management development programs at a department-wide level, including competency frameworks, learning pathways, and multi¿year development plans

• Experience developing workforce or digital skills training, such as communication, collaboration, conflict resolution, team effectiveness, and Microsoft 365/digital fluency programs.

• Experience working with Health and Human Services programs.

• 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

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver’s License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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.