State Tribal Partnership Coordinator

Description

We are pleased to announce that the Statewide Programs Unit within the Court Services Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office is looking for a talented State Tribal Partnership Coordinator for the Children’s Justice Initiative program.

The State Tribal Partnership (STP) Coordinator will lead all STP related grant activities, including project development, timeline, and benchmarks; coordinating and staffing the State Tribal Partnership Committee and Tribal Court State Court forum; and managing all grant requirements, including the budget, fiscal reports and narrative reports of activities. The STP Coordinator will provide subject matter expertise on Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA), Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act (MIFPA), tribal engagement and relationship building, Indigenous child welfare projects, resources, and tools.

The coordinator will provide in-depth analysis, written reports, and recommendations to the State Tribal Partnership Committee and to the judicial branch on State-Tribal issues related to child welfare. This position will also liaison and help bridge communication between the Supreme Court Council on Child Protection, the State Tribal Partnership Committee, and tribal nations.

Job Duties

The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform.

• Conduct outreach to Tribal Nations and ICWA courts in Minnesota; facilitate the ICWA Court Collaborative.
• Coordinate the State Tribal Partnership Committee, including drafting and distributing meeting notices, agendas, background materials, meeting summaries and other project documentation; seek experts to present information to the committee; and advise committee members on branch-related policy and procedural issues connect to the committee’s work.
• Provide project management, including coordinating and/or leading pilot projects, for all STP grant projects led by the branch; assist in project evaluations.
• Develop tools, guidelines, and training for use by internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes and rules, in collaboration with the CJI training specialist.
• Complete all federal financial and program grant reports, tracking compliance, and managing the budget. Explore additional grant opportunities to support child welfare in Indigenous communities.

Typical Qualifications

Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed, the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, political science, behavioral science, business, organizational development, court administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in child protection, court administration and/or project management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of federal and state child protection and adoption statutes, rules, policies and procedures.
• General knowledge of project planning, implementation, and evaluation techniques.
• General knowledge of the organization, service programs, staffing patterns, and financial/human resource administration of trial courts.
• Ability to lead employees on projects in a manner conducive to high moral and productivity.
• Ability to support, lead, and advise task forces, and committees.
• Ability to assist in the implementation of the judicial branch strategic plan.
• Ability to write grant proposals and grant reports.
• Ability to design and conduct research projects.
• Ability to plan and conduct meetings.
• Ability to direct projects successfully.
• Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate degree in public administration, court administration, business, or law.
• Familiarity with best practices and guidelines for child protection court proceedings, and specifically with Indian Child Welfare Act court proceedings.
• Project management certification.

Salary

The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $39.68 - $50.60 per hour ($82,852 - $105,653 annually). The full salary range for this position is $39.68 - $61.52 per hour ($82,852 - $128,454 annually). This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of MN employee benefits.

Supplemental Information

Position Logistics

This full-time position is classified as Court Operations Analyst II. The position will typically work normal business hours Monday through Friday, with occasional hours outside normal business required. This work will be conducted in a hybrid environment with a minimum of 4-6 days per month in person at the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Additionally, business travel is required 10-12 times each year.

To Apply: Complete and submit your online application with cover letter and resume attached by December 11, 2024. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes

Interview dates: First round interviews will be held remotely on January 3, 2025. Second round interviews will be in-person at the Minnesota Judicial Center on January 7, 2025.