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Working Title: Workforce Strategy Consultant
Job Class: Workforce Development Specialist 3
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
- Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 08/31/2023.
- Date Posted : 08/25/2023
- Closing Date : 09/08/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE
- Division/Unit : Business & Community Dev / BCD Business Development
- Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am-4:30pm
- Days of Work : Monday – Friday
- Travel Required : Yes, 20%
- Salary Range: $27.01 – $39.74 / hourly; $56,396 – $82,977 / annually
- Classified Status : Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- FLSA Status : Nonexempt
- Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
The positions will be located and supporting businesses in the Southwest and Southeast regions of the state.
This position coordinates, leads, and delivers demand-driven regional and statewide business services that assist in overcoming the challenges of recruiting, retaining, and upskilling talent for the regional economy. This includes developing workforce planning strategies and solutions for Minnesota businesses as they continue to grow in today’s complex and competitive environment through focused concentration on talent pipeline development. Under the economic development division, this role provides value to businesses by serving as a main point of contact for workforce strategy, while providing long term customized consultation with high level business leaders. Through consultation, workforce planning, and labor market data analysis, this position develops customized strategies in the areas of: Engaging Community Partners & Stakeholders, Recruiting & Brand Awareness, Employee Inclusion & Career Opportunities, Onboarding, Training & Upskilling, and Diversity, Equity Inclusion & Accessibility (DEIA).
The incumbent must be self-motivated with excellent communication skills to build relationships and be highly skilled at creative and innovative problem solving. DEED is committed to radically increasing economic impacts for individuals and businesses that face systematic barriers to growth. This position will contribute to efforts to build a positive internal culture that makes DEED an extraordinary place to work!
If you want to make an impact and help businesses create workforce opportunities, come and be a part of our amazing team!
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications
To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.
Two (2) years of experience in transforming business and workforce practices through collaboration and consultation with employers. Experience may include employment training, economic development, human resources, recruiting, diversity, equity and inclusion and other related areas.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Workforce Development or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Ability to:
- Develop and implement customized workforce strategies for regional employers, analyze labor market data, and communicate its impact on the local/regional economy
- Build and maintain collaborative relationship with regional partners (i.e., Economic Development, K-12 and postsecondary education, Workforce Boards, industry associations)
Experience in:
- Designing talent management strategies with stakeholders, business leaders, business organizations or associations
- Creating and delivering presentations to large and small groups and facilitating meetings and group discussions
- Written and verbal communications to develop consultation reports, blogs, webinars, and social media platforms and Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) to collect data and create professional communication using proper grammar, spelling, and structure
Incumbent must maintain valid driver’s license, & insurance, OR have other reliable transportation
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in human resources, talent attraction, organizational development, or project management including HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP)
Experience working with high-growth industries including: manufacturing, healthcare, construction trades, agriculture, transportation, and information technology
Skill in communicating in a secondary language
Experience with creating videos and online webinars
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
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant’s current and/or former employers.
A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.
When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver’s license record check will be conducted.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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 or email . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
