Deputy Elections Director- State Prog Admin Director

2 weeks ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States State of Minnesota Full time

Working Title: Deputy Elections Director- State Prog Admin Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Secretary of State

  • Job ID : 85091

  • Location : St. Paul

  • Telework Eligible : Yes/ Hybrid

  • Full/Part Time : Full-Time

  • Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

  • Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

  • Date Posted : 03/22/2025

  • Closing Date : 04/07/2025

  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Secretary of State / Secretary of State-MMA

  • Division/Unit : Secretary of State 22 / Elections Management

  • Days of Work : Monday - Friday

  • Travel Required : Yes/ Occasional

  • Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / 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 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 Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State (OSS) is seeking a Deputy Elections Director that supports the Elections Director in providing division-wide strategic and administrative management, along with program and staff management, of all activities within the Elections Division to ensure the Division's goals, statutory responsibilities, and initiatives are achieved. The OSS oversees statewide elections and operates the statewide voter registration system. The work of OSS's Election Division ensures the Minnesota election system is fair, open, impartial, and secure.

This position will supervise and provide work direction to nine Elections Division staff in the fulfillment of it's mission to conduct free, fair, and secure elections; Ensure compliance with labor contracts and state law so that employees effectively perform assigned job duties to achieve established objectives; Develop and coordinate the goals and priorities of the Elections Division to ensure state and federal legal requirements are met, staff meet reporting deadlines, and that services are delivered in an effective manner.

This position will work closely with the Elections Development team in support of OSS-managed elections tools including the Statewide Voter Registration System (SVRS) and Election Reporting System (ERS). This position will also coordinate and support the work of the Elections Security Navigator team.

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 and year for each job held.

Four years of professional experience administering a large-scale program. A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associates degree may substitute for six months of experience.

All applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:

  • Two years of experience in a supervisory or team lead role demonstrating the ability to delegate and monitor work performance, motivate teams, and execute program goals.

  • Knowledge of state and federal election laws and rules.

  • Excellent interpersonal and human relations skills to effectively relate and work with a wide variety of stakeholders.

  • Strong leadership skills including strong organizational and time management skills.

  • Strong written and oral communication skills including public speaking ability.

  • Ability to work independently with limited supervision and accomplish program objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with the Minnesota elections process including voting eligibility, voter registration, candidate filing, and absentee balloting.

  • Advanced degree in business administration, business management, public relations, communications, or related field.

  • Knowledge of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State that all candidates submit a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Employment Reference Check

Education/License Verification

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.

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