Working Title: Learning & Development Supervisor
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 88241
Location : Statewide
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/20/2025
Closing Date : 09/09/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Central Office MMA
Division/Unit : DCT Health Equity / DCT L&D Supervisors
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, approximately 50%
Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
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.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Learning and Development (L&D) Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Learning and Development Supervisor! This position will implement and manage all learning and development programs, activities, services and products across four Learning and Development (L&D) divisions. Research and provide complex quantitative and qualitative data and information for comparison, benchmarking and continuous improvement across internal L&D divisions. Help set and achieve L&D goals to meet business expectations and L&D requirements.
Primary responsibilities:
Monitor and track divisions' L&D training programs, projects, services and activities, providing recommendations and suggestions to attain goals and objectives and manage stakeholder and business needs.
Supervise and assist in managing the daily operations of assigned L&D divisions, ensuring that services are efficiently delivered.
Partner with DCT and external stakeholders to be proactive in meeting business and stakeholders' needs to ensure high quality training programs, activities and services are provided timely within the DCT LD budget.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at various locations across Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.
Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.
Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.
Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.
Minimum Qualifications
Demonstrated leadership experience. Leadership experience can include:
Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
Experience with Continuous Improvement, such as Six Sigma, Lean;
A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG) - experience must include:
2+ year of experience managing issues, goals and strategic actions
100+ hours per year time commitment
AND
Four (4) years of experience working within learning and development, in a formal leadership role. Applicants must demonstrate experience with:
Developing, coordinating, and delivering comprehensive training programs and learning evaluations that meet oversight/regulations.
Leading change initiatives to improve training programs, business performance, strategy alignment, and communications.
Collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and using complex and comprehensive data.
Leading transformation strategies to achieve results across various learning and development programs.
Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to effectively present and address needs, issues, and recommendations with the Learning and Development director and other workgroups and committees.
Note: Bachelor's degree in human resources development, human resource management, leadership development/organizational leadership, education training and adult learning, or closely related field may substitute for 1 year of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in leadership development/organizational leadership, human resource management, human resource development, education training and adult learning.
Supervisory experience with teleworking employees in a union environment and telework.
Experience with regulatory compliance training.
Six Sigma, Lean, organizational leadership/learning certifications.
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
To facilitate proper crediting, 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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
