Strategic Administrative Services Director (Remote Eligible)

Minnesota Department of Public Safety - DPS; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Public Safety is seeking an Administrative Services Program Director to lead the Admin program areas (Finance, Mailroom, Scanning, Training) and drive strategic goals across the division. This role emphasizes collaboration with partners, strong organizational management, and effective service delivery within DVS.

The position requires coordinating with other Division Program Directors, MN.IT@DPS, and internal teams, while balancing resources, policies, and customer

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience with management and organizational development.
• Ability to translate strategic goals into tactical plans.
• Development, maintenance and adoption of standard practices and procedures.
• Leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advisement on the effects of proposed legislation.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with customers and partners at all levels.
• Leading projects with tight deadlines and prioritizing work with many competing priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree substituting for 1 year of experience; Master’s degree substituting for 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage Admin program areas: Finance, Mailroom, Scanning, and Training.
• Define and guide planning and coordination for implementing strategic goals in DVS.
• Foster collaboration and build relationships with business partners and internal teams.
• Provide structure, organizational management, and service to the division and customers.
• Negotiate service level agreements and ensure unit performance across MMA/MAPE/AFSCME.

Skills

Leadership

Performance management

Strategic planning

Change management

Stakeholder relationships

Project management

Diversity and inclusion

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance/Teaching/Organizational Development or related

Master’s degree in Business/Finance/Teaching/Organizational Development or related

Job description

Minnesota Department of Public Safety is seeking an Administrative Services Program Director to lead the Admin program areas (Finance, Mailroom, Scanning, Training) and drive strategic goals across the division. This role emphasizes collaboration with partners, strong organizational management, and effective service delivery within DVS.

The position requires coordinating with other Division Program Directors, MN.IT@DPS, and internal teams, while balancing resources, policies, and customer