Equal Opportunity and Access Division (EOAD) Deputy Director - Human Services Supervisor 3

Working Title: Equal Opportunity and Access Division (EOAD) Deputy Director

Job Class: Human Services Supervisor 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 98372

• 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 : 11/12/2026

• Closing Date : 11/25/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office MMA

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / OPR Legal Management Office

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes (~5%)

• Salary Range: $38.83 - $55.93 / hourly; $81,077 - $116,781 / 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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

***This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.***

The Deputy Director of the Equal Opportunity and Access Division (EOAD) serves as the senior operational and programmatic leader responsible for the day-to-day management of the divisions workplace investigative functions, dispute resolution programs, and training initiatives in support of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action (“AA/EEO”); a workplace free of misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation; workplace diversity and cultural responsiveness; and compliance with civil rights laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and related federal and state laws requiring equitable access to both employment opportunities and human services assistance.

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Manages the Department of Human Services’ efforts in implementing equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusiveness in employment.

• Manage the Equal Opportunity and Access Division’s operations so that DHS’ programs and policies support and reflect the agency’s implementation of equal opportunity and inclusiveness in employment and service delivery.

• Direct the investigation of complaints of unlawful discrimination filed internally or externally (with the Minnesota Human Rights Department, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Office for Civil Rights) so that DHS employees and applicants for employment receive appropriate treatment regardless of their race, ethnicity, sex, age, disability or religion.

• Support the DHS Affirmative Action Officer in directing the development, administration, approval and monitoring of affirmative action plans and equal opportunity programs for DHS and the Merit Counties, so that the agency and counties are in compliance with State and Federal affirmative action, EEO and civil rights laws and regulations.

• Direct and oversee development, monitoring, and implementation of training and capacity building for investigators and agency hiring managers and supervisors as it pertains to complaint handling, prevention of workplace discrimination and harassment, conflict resolution, and equal access for employment at DHS.

**All DHS Leaders are expected to demonstrate and develop the five (5) competency themes from the Enterprise-wide Leader Competency Model:

• Leading Self

• Leading Others

• Leading the Organization

• Leading Outside the Organization

• Getting Work Done

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.

• Demonstrated leadership experience: Leadership experience can include:

Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);

• A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:

• 1+ year of experience identifying issues, goals and strategic actions

• 100+ hours per year time commitment

AND

Four (4) years of experience working on equal opportunity and access-related requirements (EEO/AA).

Experience must also demonstrate:

• Knowledge and understanding of EEO/AA laws, rules, and regulations, including but not limited to the Minnesota Human Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, civil rights requirements, and affirmative action and equal employment opportunity requirements.

• Experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives.

• Experience in equitably formulating, implementing, and evaluating policies, procedures, and programs.

• Ability to identify gaps or historical inequities in hiring practices or policies and to develop solutions addressing these issues.

• Experience communicating with individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• License to practice law.

• Experience developing an equal opportunity and access-related compliance system.

• Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act and ability to analyze data, determine classification of data and provide protection of non-public data.

• Experience working with State and/or Federal government agencies (e.g. Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Minnesota Management and Budget, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and U.S. Office for Civil Rights).

• Knowledge or experience with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 regarding civil rights coordination and limited English proficiency compliance, protected class discrimination complaints and investigations, ADA (Title I and Title II) accommodation requests, digital accessibility standards, and/or translation services.

• Experience allocating staff and fiscal resources.

• Experience working with diverse points of view and incorporating them both internally and externally when prioritizing initiatives, making decisions, and developing strategies.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate conversations and actions to build consensus even at times where stakeholders may have conflicting interests.

• Experience collaborating and seeking out feedback from subject matter experts and peers when reviewing or planning work.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.