Data Collection & Reporting Specialist - Education Consultant 2

Data Collection & Reporting Specialist - Education Consultant 2Minneapolis, MNPosted 6 days ago

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Working Title: Data Collection & Reporting Specialist - Education Consultant 2

Job Class: Education Consultant 2

Agency: Education Department

• Job ID : 93900

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : Yes - up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/01/2026

• Closing Date : 05/21/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Data Analytics

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / 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

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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 is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

As a Data Collections & Reporting Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), you will support data collections and the appropriate use of MDE data, including but not limited to, Adult Basic Education (ABE), Career and Technical Education (CTE), Rigorous Courses, Approved Alternative Education and more flexible learning data collections.

Duties will include:

• Oversee project management of supported data collections in collaboration with division leadership, agency content specialists, MNIT and other state agencies, and local program coordinators and administrators to ensure data is accurately and completely reported.

• Provide technical support and training for districts, charter schools and other local program coordinators and administrators in accurately and completely reporting required data.

• Provide consultation to state policy makers, external partners, and districts and charter schools on data requests analyzing the linkages between supported data collections and other MDE data.

• Collaborate across MDE and with other state agencies to ensure accurate and timely federal and public reporting of data.

*This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate 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.

Four (4) years of professional experience in data management, data collection, data reporting, or data analysis.

OR A bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related professional experience.

Experience must include:

• Writing queries using a programming language (e.g., SQL, R, Python)

• Translating business needs into technical documentation

• Providing good customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with relational database design and modelling

• Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

• Experience creating communication plans

• Familiarity with career and college programming (e.g., CTE, AP, PSEO, Alternative schools, etc.)

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Driver's License Check

• Criminal Background Check

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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.