Working Title: Veterans Education Regional Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID : 94327
Location : Moorhead
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/21/2026
Closing Date : 06/03/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE
Division/Unit : Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Education North
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 50% of the time (Consistent travel 1 - 2 days per week to different campus locations within the assigned region.)
Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / 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
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 exists to assist colleges and universities, within defined regional areas, with the development and operation of Campus Veterans Centers or offices. Incumbents will provide professional level assistance and support to Veterans, military members, and their dependents by identifying, accessing, educating, advocating, and adjudicating benefits provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) and/or Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and/or other governmental units or private organizations. Position serves as the decision maker for claims of education and employment benefit assistance. Decision making involves gathering complex information, making analysis, and informing clients of the final decision. Incumbents are expected to provide specialized expertise to clientele transitioning from the military to higher education and higher education to the workforce.
This position is based out of Minnesota State University Moorhead in Moorhead, Minnesota.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link (https://youtu.be/uLsQU1FT0hs)
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience in case management, benefit administration and/or benefits and services available for Veterans, Service Members and Families or related field
Skill in:
Public speaking and writing
Data gathering and data reporting
Ability to:
Effectively communicate, sufficient to explain department services and guidelines
Investigate, analyze, and interpret regulations, policies, procedures, and financial information to make appropriate determinations
Demonstrate effective human relations and diversity skills
Develop and maintain partner and stakeholder relationships
Liaison with high level campus officials and clients
Understand campus environments
STATUTORY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered eligible for appointment to this position, as technical staff defined in Minnesota Statutes 196.07, applicants must have the following qualifications defined in section 196.02:
Residence in the State of Minnesota,
Citizenship in the United States, and
Veteran of the armed forces of the United States as defined in section 197.447.
197.447 Veteran, defined : The word "veteran" as used in Minnesota Statutes, except in sections 136F.28, 196.21, and 243.251, means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who has been separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty, or who has met the minimum active duty requirement as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, title 38, section 3.12a, or who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 95-202. The active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the Secretary.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working in Veterans services at an institute of higher learning
Experience working in Veterans services for County, State of Federal agencies
Experience working in colleges' and universities' organizational structures and programs and the services they provide
Experience working in remote location without direct supervision
Additional Requirements
Applicants will be required to submit an original or certified copy of their DD214 if called for an interview. The hiring process will not be delayed if selected interviewees are unable to produce a DD214.
Selected applicant must be a Minnesota resident prior to employment start date.
Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
Finalists may be required to pass driver's license check.
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for the position(s). When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.
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.
