Data Collection & Reporting Specialist - Education Consultant 2

• 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.

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., * 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.

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.