Data Collection & Reporting Specialist - Education Consultant 2

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 Bid Open: 05/01/2026 Bid Close: 05/07/2026 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 Connect 700 Program: Yes The work you'll do 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. Responsibilities 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. 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. 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 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. Please indicate what assistance is needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Minnesota