Lead Learning Consultant - State Program Administrator Principal

Location: St. Paul
Telework: Eligible for some telework
Full-time, unlimited position

About the Paid Leave Division

The Paid Leave program officially launched in Minnesota on January 1, 2026. It provides partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition, caring for a family member, or welcoming a new child. The program is designed to be easy for every Minnesotan to use, built around the needs of workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers. The Paid Leave team operates with high standards and a commitment to serving Minnesotans in a start-up environment, creating human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit.

Position Purpose

The Lead Learning Consultant leads the planning and implementation of comprehensive workforce development learning for the Paid Leave Program. This role provides independent learning consultation and operational support to team members and management, advising on complex learning needs and shaping program-wide learning curriculum. The consultant may design specialized learning curriculums for all employees or specific programs and facilitate technical, supervisory, or management learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead workforce and leadership development strategies, consulting with leaders on learning needs.
• Manage cross-functional projects to boost team readiness and set learning rules and procedures.
• Guide a team that designs and delivers training programs.
• Design multi-modal training programs and manage project timelines.
• Lead leadership development at all levels for the Paid Leave Program.
• Manage daily learning operations and maintain training content libraries.
• Use data analytics to promote and improve educational programs.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience designing and delivering learning solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Education, or a closely related field may substitute one (1) year of experience.
• Experience applying adult learning theory and instructional design principles.
• Experience consulting with leadership and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and recommend solutions.
• Experience designing, developing, and delivering accessible learning solutions using a variety of tools across multiple modalities.
• Experience collecting and analyzing learning data to identify trends and measure performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to provide leadership and consultation, guiding stakeholders toward effective learning outcomes.
• Experience managing multiple cross-functional project teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Experience applying creativity and innovation to learning design, development, and delivery.
• Ability to support learning operations, including standard operating procedures, content management, enrollment, and communications.
• Experience working in local, county, and/or state government.

Additional Requirements

• A job offer is contingent upon successfully passing a background check, which may include criminal, employment records, reference, conflict of interest, and driver’s license checks.
• The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Pay

$32.97 - $48.60 / hourly
$68,841 - $101,476 / annually

Schedule

Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday - Friday
No travel required

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF, and diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income after working at least three years.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services, such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care.

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.