Working Title: Strategic Initiatives Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

- Job ID: 97990
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes, may be eligible for some telework
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 11/03/2026.
- Date Posted: 10/28/2026
- Closing Date: 11/06/2026
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Employment and Economic Development / MAPE
- Division/Unit: Small Business Development Center
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes, up to 25% of the time
- Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
- Job Class Option: Small Business Development
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees
- 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.

The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator serves as a senior program resource within the Minnesota Small Business Development Center (MN SBDC) Network. This position leads statewide strategic initiatives,



strengthens organizational effectiveness, supports career development, oversees compliance activities, and coordinates grant and resource development efforts. Working closely with the State Director, statewide leadership, and nine regional centers, the incumbent advances program priorities, standardizes operational practices, improves consultant training and performance, enhances data-driven decision-making, and expands the MN SBDC’s impact on entrepreneurs and small businesses across Minnesota.

The position provides programmatic direction to contracted consultants, coordinates cross-functional initiatives, develops policies and procedures, improves operational processes, and ensures compliance with federal, state, and Small Business Administration (SBA) requirements. It also leads statewide training initiatives, supports accreditation and reporting, and identifies opportunities to secure external funding that supports innovation, workforce development, and entrepreneurial services.

This position will require travel throughout Minnesota for meetings with regional centers, network staff, stakeholders and other SBDC partners.

This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment. Please note,



the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

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.

Four (4) years of experience in small business development or directly related program work as determined by the agency.

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Public Policy, Organizational Leadership, Economics, Management, Entrepreneurship or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following for all levels:

- Experience coordinating initiatives, projects, or activities across multiple units, organizations, or stakeholder groups
- Experience developing or implementing program processes, policies, procedures, or operational standards
- Experience analyzing program, operational, or performance data
- Experience preparing program documents, such as reports, guidelines, training materials, or compliance/oversight documentation.
- Experience interpreting and applying federal or state program requirements, grant conditions, regulatory standards, or similar guidelines.
- Incumbent must maintain a valid driver's license and insurance OR have other reliable transp

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