Working Title: Strategy & Performance Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 93420
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/08/2026
Closing Date : 04/14/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs
Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / Strategy and Innovation
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / 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 (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.
This position requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, 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%.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Strategy and Innovation Team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Strategy & Performance Coordinator - State Program Administrator Principal! As a Strategy & Performance Coordinator, you will develop, coordinate, implement, and manage strategic planning activities and engagement, continuous improvement (CI) and project portfolios. You will play a key role by assisting in the alignment of goals identified by DCT Leadership and promote engagement by staff in the strategies that increase the quality of care and services to the people served across DCT.
This position will consult and confer with the DCT Quality Team and their supervisor to lead agency-wide strategy and performance initiatives to ensure they complement and support each other.
Responsibilities include:
Monitor key metrics and work with DCT Leadership to improve and maintain results through coordination of dashboard reviews and management functions.
Implements regular quality monitoring and reporting/communication systems for Strategic Plan initiatives and strategies throughout DCT service lines, programs and departments.
Develop presentations, talking points and other mechanisms that support communication of status of strategies and engagement in the strategic plan, CI and project portfolio across DCT.
Develop and implement educational materials (written materials and other creative mechanisms) to support enhanced engagement by all staff.
Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is a modern behavioral health care system that includes a variety of programs, including residential and vocational services for individuals with serious mental illnesses, developmental disabilities, substance abuse disorders, and much more. We have clinical expertise, staff and facilities to care for patients and clients with complex conditions in safe, secure, and therapeutic settings across Minnesota. Our mission is to support meaningful lives through specialized behavioral health services that others do not provide.
Minimum Qualifications
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of strategic planning or project management experience working within a healthcare setting that demonstrates the following:
Experience with computer software applications sufficient to create spreadsheets from a variety of sources and compile lists, spreadsheets, and graphs to track projects and activities.
Experience managing multiple assignments concurrently while meeting deadlines
Experience conducting data planning, collection, analysis, and reporting.
Experience documenting procedures and identifying opportunity gaps.
Experience collaborating effectively across all levels of an organization, from the C-Suite to frontline staff.
Note: A bachelor's degree in business administration, informatics, information technology, data analytics, economics, or related fields may substitute for one year of experience. A master's degree in business administration, informatics, information technology, data analytics, economics, or related fields may substitute for two years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in business administration, informatics, information technology, data analytics, economics, or related fields.
Lean six sigma certification (ex. Green Belt)
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., PowerPoint, Word, OneNote, Teams, Excel, Forms, etc.)
Experience designing and conducting surveys and analyzing results of surveys.
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 - Direct Care & Treatment 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.
