**Working Title: Office of Business Finance Executive Director** **Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Principal** **Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development** + **Job ID** : 84055 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/12/2025 + **Closing Date** : 03/05/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Employment and Economic Development - Managerial + **Division/Unit** : Commissioners Office + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10% + **Salary Range:** $48.45 - $69.48 / hourly; $101,163 - $145,074 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Managerial / Unrepresented + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No **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. As the Office of Business Finance Executive Director, you’ll manage the operation of grant, loan and tax benefit programs along with the assets of revolving loan funds that serve businesses and communities across Minnesota. As a public-facing leader at the agency, you’ll be responsible for more than thirty programs serving a wide variety of businesses and projects. You’ll ensure excellent internal and external working relationships with stakeholders while being an advocate for business finance programs to facilitate business growth. This position reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner of Economic Development and Research at DEED. This position is statutory unclassified and serves at the pleasure of the Governor. This position is telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs. This position requires occasional National and monthly Statewide travel. **Minimum Qualifications** **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.** Five (5) years of progressive leadership in a related field, including a minimum of three (3) years of experience in a position(s) with responsibility for: + Complex financial tools and management + Leading teams or organizations + Program administration and reporting and + Enhancing and developing partnerships Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following: + Analytic, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills + Ability to deliver public presentations + Effective communication skills + Human relations skills sufficient to perform supervisory duties and effectively develop and maintain relationships with a diverse client set **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or other closely related field as determined by the agency + Certified Economic Developer (CECD) or Economic Development Financial Professional (EDFP) Certificate + Five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in economic development + Experience with or leadership of State or Federal economic development finance programs + Experience with and/or knowledge of the Minnesota legislature and legislative process + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures **Additional Requirements** A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components: + Criminal Background Check + Employment Records Check (current and former State employees only) + Employment Reference Check + Conflict of Interest Review + Driver’s Records Check The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. 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.