State Prog Admin Intermediate; Program Administrator

Program Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Intermediate

Agency: Commerce Department

Job ID: 96006

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date: 08/14/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Commerce Dept / Commerce-MAPE

Division/Unit: EAP Admin

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: Yes - Up to 5% of the time

Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / 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

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.

Hybrid work schedule available, up to 50% telework depending on business needs. Telework can be outside of the state of Minnesota if the candidate lives in a state bordering Minnesota and lives 50 miles or less from the primary work location. Primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul.

Internal candidates should contact Commerce Human Resources listed on the job posting with questions.

The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP) is a federally funded program that helps ensure low-income Minnesotans have safe, continuous, and affordable home energy. This position is responsible for:

• Coordinating and executing key functions of the Energy Assistance Program (EAP), including annual contracting, EAP Service Provider plan development and review, and EAP's annual mailing efforts.
• Conducting policy analysis and providing recommendations, developing and carrying out EAP Service Provider training, and providing eHEAT user support.
• Responding to public inquiries about EAP, providing guidance and support to Energy Information Specialists on public inquiries, exercising judgment to route complex questions, and identifying trends to improve program and service delivery.
• Implementing and ensuring compliance with the Energy Assistance Program records retention schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of experience in program administration in a government, human services, or social services setting.

Applicants who meet the above experience will be further evaluated based on the following:

• Experience drafting correspondence, decision memos, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects, tracking program initiatives, and maintaining program documentation to support effective program operations.
• Experience interpreting and applying policies rules, regulations, and/or laws, or conducting research.
• Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with individuals of varying backgrounds and experiences, as well as deescalating difficult conversations.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's or Advanced degree in Public Administration, Social Work, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Project Management Certificate or experience.
• Experience working with energy related programs.
• Demonstrated understanding of or experience working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures, including individuals and/or communities experiencing poverty.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasional moving of articles such as boxes, accounting records, laptop computer, and portable printer.

Additional Requirements

Job offer is contingent upon passing reference checks to verify job-related credentials, a criminal background check and drivers' license check prior to appointment.

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 [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance is needed.