Working Title: Associate Director of the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (State Prog Admin Manager Senior)

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior

Agency: Corrections Dept

- Job ID: 97316
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes - up to 50%
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 09/26/2026
- Closing Date: 10/19/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-CO-CS-Managerial
- Division/Unit: Corrections - Central Office / DOC MRRA
- Work Shift/Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes-up to 40%
- Salary Range: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

This position exists to assist with the planning, coordination, and implementation of the Minnesota Rehabilitation and Reinvestment Act (MRRA). This position is responsible for managing a comprehensive effort to develop the policies, procedures, and protocols as required in the MRRA enabling legislation MN Statute 244.40.



It is the incumbent’s responsibility to ensure that this process complies with the legislature’s intent and to develop the data metrics and evaluation structure to document compliance and efficacy. The role ensures the necessary data and enabling capabilities are in place to support compliance. The position manages budgetary resources as identified by the MRRA director to aide the planning and implementation process. The position will represent and speak on behalf of the commissioner and/or MRRA director on matters pertaining to MRRA in interactions with agency staff, county corrections partners, and court personnel, along with other community and system partners. The position will ensure meaningful consultation regarding MRRA policy development with organizations and groups identified by the legislature and with labor groups representing agency staff, community advocacy groups, along with system‑involved people and their families. In coordination with the commissioner, MRRA director, and Government Relations, the position will provide legislative and Governor’s Office briefings on MRRA planning and implementation.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs.



Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

Minimum Qualifications

The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position. Only applicants whose application materials clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for the 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 dates for each job held.

- Demonstrated leadership experience which may include:
- Supervisor, team lead, leadwork, or project lead;
- Completion of a State leadership development program, such Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
- Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership programs through another organization; or
- A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) which included 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions and 100+ hours per year time commitment.

AND

Four (4) years of progressively responsible management or supervisory experience that includes:

- In-depth knowledge of criminal justice policy, evidence-based correctional interventions, and rehabilitation programs.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders, including government officials, community leaders, and advocacy organizations.
- Solid analytical skills with experience in data-driven decision-making and policy evaluation.

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