MnSCU Academic Professional - Career and Technical Education Specialist

Position: MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Career and Technical Education Specialist
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Working Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2 - Career and Technical Education Specialist

Institution:

Dakota County Technical College

Classification

Title:

MnSCU Academic Professional 2

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214:
Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

Rosemount

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Limited Academic (Fixed Term)

Salary Range:

$25.67 - $37.26

Complete Application Requirement - Please Read Before Applying

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a complete application. Applications missing required documents will be marked incomplete and will not advance to review.

Your complete application must include:

* Current Resume (Required):
Must list employment dates (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week.

* Transcript (Required):
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial review purposes.

* Cover Letter (Required):
Encouraged to highlight your interest and qualifications.

Appointment Information :

This is a full‑time, limited position funded through a U.S. Department of Education grant. Funding is currently appropriated through June 30, 2027. Continued employment is dependent on future federal funding.

Job Description

Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College seek a Career and Technical Education Specialist to support coordination of the colleges' career and technical education initiatives and supporting activities to increase enrollment in career and technical education (CTE) pathways in support of the college's strategic framework and equity goals.

Responsibilities include:

* Develop and coordinate Perkins grant initiatives and supporting activities.

* Develop and coordinate Perkins grant budget and spending.

* Ensure grant compliance and compliance with other mandates.

* Ensure appropriate Perkins consortia governance.

* Collaborates with internal and external organizations and other entities to advocate for CTE.

* Provides coordination and support for consortia activities and assists with communication among partners.

* Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner including dual enrollment support and other special projects.

Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26/Hour; $53,599 - $77,799/Year

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of career and technical education experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Budget management experience.

* Ability to analyze data and appropriately use it in decision making.

* Experience collaborating with multiple stakeholders to successfully develop and execute initiatives or projects.

* Ability to develop and deliver clear presentations to all levels in an organization.

* Ability to write clear plans and reports to satisfy external agencies' and other stakeholders' requirements.

* Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Preferred Qualification

* Master's degree in higher education, business, or other relevant field from an accredited college or university.

* Perkins grant management experience.

* Experience managing an annual budget of $50,000 or more.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday - Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes, Dependent on the needs of the department.

Internal Applicants:

All current Minnesota State employees will need to log into Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

External Applicants

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. This does include other state of Minnesota employees who work for…