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Data Collections Specialist - Education Consultant 2

Minnesota Department of Education, Minneapolis, MN, United States


Job Title Data Collections Specialist - Education Consultant 2

Job Details

Job ID: 93146

Location: Minneapolis

Telework Eligible: Yes - 50%

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

Division/Unit: Education-St Paul / Data Practices and Analytics

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Responsibilities

Oversee project management of supported data collections in collaboration with division leadership, agency content specialists, MNIT, and district curriculum coordinators and administrators to ensure data is accurately and completely reported.

Provide technical support and training for districts and charter schools in accurately and completely reporting required data.

Provide consultation to state policy makers, external partners, and districts and charter schools on data requests analyzing the linkages between supported data collections and other MDE data.

Collaborate across MDE and with other state agencies to ensure accurate and timely federal and public reporting of data.

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of professional experience in data management, data collection, or data reporting.

A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related professional experience.

Experience must include:

Writing queries using a programming language (e.g., SQL, R, Python)

Familiarity with relational database design and modelling

Translating business needs into technical documentation

Creating communication materials

Providing good customer service

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Student Information System (SIS) vendor systems

Experience using the Disciplinary Incident Reporting System (DIRS)

Experience with reporting course data through Ed-Fi

Experience creating written data reports

Experience with creating or improving help desk processes

Additional Requirements

Background check may include:

SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

Employment Reference Check

Conflict of Interest Review

Driver’s License Check

Criminal Background Check

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays each year

Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans

Fertility care, including IVF

Diabetes care

Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children

6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children

Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)

Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death

Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury

Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care

Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Training, classes, and professional development

Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support

A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance

Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues

Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

Equal Opportunity Employers Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.

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