Manager of Learning Solutions - State Program Administrator Manager - Leave

Overview

Working Title:

Manager of Learning Solutions

Job Class:
State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency:
Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, may be eligible for some telework
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 01/15/2026
• Closing Date: 02/05/2026
• Division/Unit:
  Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Executive

The work you'll do is more than just a job. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and provides benefits, support resources, and training opportunities for employees.

Paid Leave is a new program that officially launched in Minnesota on January 1, 2026. The program provides partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child. The team aims to deliver the program with high standards and a human-centric approach.

The Manager of Learning Solutions leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Paid Leave-wide learning and knowledge management strategies that support new employee training, employee development, organizational effectiveness, and equitable access to information. The position ensures learning programs and knowledge-sharing capabilities align with Paid Leave goals and meet the diverse needs of staff and stakeholders. This role will support the 400 Paid Leave staff and oversee work that supports external partners and other state agencies.

• Lead the design and implementation of Paid Leave strategies: craft a forward-thinking learning strategy that supports employee growth, organization agility, and operational excellence.
• Direct Paid Leave’s knowledge management capabilities and practices: develop and steward knowledge management systems that support organizational learning, efficiency, and continuity.
• Supervise and develop the Learning and Knowledge Management program staff: provide leadership, coaching and performance management for staff.
• Deliver Instructor Led Training: facilitate engaging, interactive training experiences that reflect adult learning principles and DEED’s commitment to equity and accessibility.

This position will be based out of the St. Paul office. Telework eligible; staff are provided with tools for virtual work. Telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of experience leading learning strategy, implementation, and driving results for training, development, and efficiency with at least two (2) years supervising a team in meeting learning and development business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Development, Organizational Development, Instructional Design, Education, or other closely related field; substitution rules: one (1) year of experience for a bachelor’s degree;
  Master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be evaluated on:

• Experience using adult learning principles, needs assessments, curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation and measurements.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering engaging learning across modalities (in-person, virtual, asynchronous).
• Experience planning and managing large projects, prioritizing, and making direction recommendations.

• Experience in local, county, or state government.
• Experience leading a new initiative with multiple partners.
• Experience managing LMS, content authoring tools (e.g., Articulate, Adobe Captivate), and…