Working Title: Budget Coordinator
Job Class: Education Finance Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 89708
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 10/20/2025
Closing Date : 11/03/2025
Bid open date: 10/20/2025
Bid close date: 10/27/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Agency Finance & Operations
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $38.55 - $57.35 / hourly; $80,492 - $119,746 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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.
The Minnesota Department of Education's Agency Finance and Operations Division is seeking a Budget Coordinator to guide budgeting and accounting for operations throughout the agency. This lead position plans, analyzes, controls, and coordinates the agency's budget and financial operations. This position will lead and provide technical support for policies and objectives determined by leadership, ensuring that the agency complies with federal and state standards, laws, rules, policies, and guidelines.
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. Effective June 1, 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. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.
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.
Two (2) years of professional financial experience that includes the following:
Expertise using Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) and with state accounting principles and processes sufficient to perform the job duties effectively.
Experience guiding complex budgeting processes for a unit or organization.
Experience guiding complex processes for a unit or organization.
Demonstrated organizational skills to meet agency, state, and federal deadlines.
Competency in tracking and communicating complex financial information in support of high-level decisionmakers.
Experience providing technical financial support to and collaborating closely with colleagues with diverse roles, skills, and backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience leading, guiding, and mentoring other finance colleagues.
Experience managing state and federal budgets and a variety of fund and appropriation types.
Experience recognizing and resolving financial errors, deficits, and irregularities.
Technical skills to build and use financial databases and reports.
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
Education 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.
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