Renewal Specialist -State Program Administrator

Working Title: Renewal Specialist

Job Class: State Program Administrator

Agency: Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board

• Job ID : 97475

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 10/07/2026

• Closing Date : 10/20/2028

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Prof Educator Licensing Std Bd / Prof Educ Lic Std Bd - MAPE

• Division/Unit : PELSB / PELSB Teacher Licensing

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / annually

• Job Class Option : Personnel Licensing

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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 work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged, and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota. The Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB) is seeking a process-minded professional to evaluate and issue applications and licenses to applicants who are qualified under Minnesota Statute and the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and the Board of School Administrators Rule. Other duties include:

• Communicating with applicants so all information is submitted

• Providing information to a wide range of stakeholders on issuance and renewal of licenses

• Providing information to licensed administrators, teachers, applicants for licensure and school districts on matters regarding licensure and permissions.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings 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.pdf) for details.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of experience providing administrative support to the areas that supports a K-12 hiring such as, STARS coordinator, K-12 teacher program coordinator, teacher education, mentorships and induction program, continuing education or re-licensure, professional development for educators, or other regulatory licensing agency.

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

• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Effective communication and human relations skills

• Ability to clearly explain laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures

• Ability to comprehend, prepare, and complete reports using MS Office products and similar software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in research and policy development and data management and analysis.

• Full-professional teaching license

• Experience providing technical assistance or guidance to customers, clients, or applicants in a regulatory or compliance-based environment

• Familiarity with licensure tiers, licensure pathways, permissions, and variance processes

• Knowledge of educator preparation program structures, accreditation processes, or teacher development pathways

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 practices.

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.