Administrative Services Program Director - State Prog Admin Manager

Working Title: Administrative Services Program Director - State Prog Admin Manager

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 97700

• 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 : 10/23/2026

• Closing Date : 11/12/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Driver Evaluation / DVS Legal Affairs

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $41.58 - $60.10 / hourly; $86,819 - $125,488 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• 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.

Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division.

The Admin Program Director is responsible for managing the Admin program areas of DVS. This position manages the Finance, Mailroom, Scanning and Imaging, and Training units at DVS. It defines and guides the planning and coordination for implementing strategic goals and objectives in DVS’ business and operational procedures. In addition, this position is responsible for fostering collaboration and building relationships with our business partners, while balancing accountability and the regulatory functions of this program area.

This position provides structure, organizational management, business representation, and service to the division on critical communication and service delivery. This position works collaboratively and closely with the other Division Program Directors. Additionally, this position will promote collaboration and teamwork across all internal teams including other divisions, MN.IT@DPS, and MN.IT Central.

This position promotes good stewardship of state resources, balances operational efficiency, and standardization with flexibility and customer service.

In addition, this position will provide direct oversight to service units within the division. This position will negotiate relevant business service level agreements with all customers and be responsible for ensuring individual unit performances deliver on agreed goals. This oversight will include employees represented by MMA, MAPE, and AFSCME.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Three* (3) years of experience to include at least five of the following areas:

• Assisting managers and supervisors with performance management and/or organizational development.

• Translating strategic goals into tactical plans.

• Development, maintenance and adoption of standard practices and procedures.

• Leading continuous improvement initiatives.

• Advisement on the effects of proposed legislation.

• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers of all levels, both internal and external.

• Leading projects with tight deadlines and prioritizing work with many competing priorities.*Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Teaching, Organizational Development or closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience; or a Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Teaching, Organizational Development or closely related field may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

1. Experience working with at least two of the following functional areas:

• Finance: Budget Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Purchasing, Payroll Processing.

• Mail Operations: Incoming Mail Processing, Printing, Outgoing Mail Processing, Package Handling.

• Scanning: Document Preparation, Scanning, Document Retrieval, Data Entry.

• Training: Developing Training, Presenting and Providing Training to Internal and External customers, Content Identification.

1. Strong leadership skills, including the ability to manage, guide, and communicate with staff and partners at all levels.

2. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Teaching, Organizational Development or related field.

2. Three (3) years managerial or supervisory experience leading business support teams with varied skills and backgrounds.

3. Three (3) years of experience with financial analysis and reporting.

4. Experience working in a union environment.

5. Experience and knowledge of driver and motor vehicle related services.

6. Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures to include research, documentation, implementation and communication to employees and invested stakeholders.

7. Experience providing business requirements for IT projects, technology related project coordination and contract management.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file folders and small tools. May need to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time while carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, which includes successful completion of the following background components:

1. Criminal history

2. Reference check

3. Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

4. Education verification (if qualifying with a bachelor's or master's degree)

5. SEMA4 records, personnel file and employment records (current and former State employees only)

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.