Working Title: Child Care Center Unit Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager Senior
Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept
Job ID : 94844
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 06/16/2026
Closing Date : 07/06/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / DeptChildYth&Fam-Managerial
Division/Unit : DCYF OIG / Licensing
Work Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 10%
Salary Range: $44.03 - $63.35 / hourly; $91,934 - $132,274 / annually
Effective July 1, 2026: $44.80 - $64.46 / hourly; $93,542 - $134,592 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.
* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.
*This position requires up to 10% statewide travel and may include overnight stay.
The Child Care Center Licensing and Certification Unit Manager is responsible for overseeing all functions of the Licensing Division's Child Care Center (CCC) Licensing and Certification Unit, including directly supervising the Supervisors of the teams within the unit as well as the Assistant Unit Manager and Licensor IIIs (Human Services Program Consultant), to ensure that the division adheres to relevant statutes and rules governing the licensing of child care centers under the Children, Youth, and Families Licensing Act (MN Statutes, Chapter 142B); licensing rule (MN Rule, Chapter 9503), and license-exempt certified child care center statute (MN Statutes, Chapter 142C). The incumbent is recognized as a subject matter expert in laws and rules relating to licensing and certification functions, maltreatment of children, background studies, data practices, and related due processes.
Responsibilities include:
Supervision of assistant manager, unit supervisors, and Licensor IIIs. Manage areas of responsibility in a manner which supports the department's core values and the division's mission, goals, and objectives, consistent with state and federal law.
Participates with the Licensing Division Director and the management team in the planning, development and implementation of new initiatives, including legislation, rule development and other projects.
Oversees issuance of licensing actions in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 142B and 142C, including denials, conditional licenses, fines, suspensions, revocations, decertification, and temporary immediate suspensions.
Assist the Licensing Division Director in identifying and developing and managing legislative initiatives related to licensed and certified child care centers.
Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, forms, and referral systems of the CCC unit in monitoring high-risk providers related to program integrity and fraud.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
Five (5) years of experience in regulatory oversight, compliance, or management of licensed child care programs.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Development, management, or oversight of a strategic plan and vision for programs that support licensed health and/or human services-related activities
Establishment of program policies and procedures.
Development of data strategies that utilize data to create efficiencies and identify gaps.
Experience in organizational and change management.
AND
Demonstrated leadership experience which may include any of the following:
Experience as a supervisor, team lead, lead worker, OR project lead*
Completion of a State leadership development program, such as Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) or Senior Leadership Institute (SLI)
Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization
A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG) which the experience must also include:
1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic actions
100+ hours per year time commitment
*A project lead provides leadership, guidance, and advanced specialized technical expertise for a team doing evaluation, development, design, testing, and/or implementation in a project environment.
Applicants who meet the above experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:
Develop, foster, and leverage collaborative relationships to solve problems creatively.
Work and communicate effectively with a wide range of people of varying backgrounds and with people who have varying levels of understanding of the subject matter.
Lead teams through continual change including implementing significant changes to the statewide regulatory system.
Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently orally and in writing.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in public administration, human services, or related field.
Experience working in a state, county, or tribal child care licensing system.
Experience solving complex problems and strategic thinking skills.
Experience leading staff through the implementation of initiatives impacting the statewide regulatory system.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:
Reference check
Criminal Background check
Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)
Driver's License Check
Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees
Additional assessment may be required during the interview process
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.
