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Working Title: Director of Educational Technology and Integration

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Corrections Dept

• Job ID : 79321

• 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 : 08/30/2024

• Closing Date : 09/192024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Managerial

• Division/Unit : Corrections - Central Office / DOC Dep Asst Com Teach & Learn

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• 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 Department of Corrections-Education Department is seeking a Director of Educational Technology and Integration! The Director of Educational Technology and Integration is a new position, and the Director will lead the selection and implementation of innovative technologies that support, enhance, and extend learning in educational programs across the Department of Corrections. The Director will direct and manage the integration of technology in the education program and DOC classrooms, select hardware and software technology solutions for secondary and postsecondary education programs, and lead the training and ongoing development of students, teachers, staff and administration in effectively utilizing DOC education technology. The Director will serve as the technology lead for DOC’s education division both internally and externally, working closely with MN.IT and many other technology partners to oversee application and technology integration as well as timely resolution of tech support issues, software updates, and device maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified for and considered for this position, ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

• Four (4) years of experience working with education technology in an education setting*A Master's degree in Education, Technology, or a related field may substitute for 18 months of experience, a Bachelor's degree in Education, Technology, or related may substitute for one (1) year of experience

• Experience working with Learning Management Systems

• Excellent written and oral communications skills

• Experience working with diverse groups of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

• An advanced degree in Education, Technology, or a related field

• Experience working in corrections-based education programs

• Experience working with corrections-based technology

• Experience managing partnerships for a state agency or higher education institution

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at alicia.baumgart@state.mn.us

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.