**Working Title: Licensing Executive** **Job Class: State Program Administrator** **Agency: Professional Educator Licensing & Standards Board** + **Job ID** : 91582 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/22/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/11/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Prof Educator Licensing Std Bd / Prof Educ Lic Std Bd - MAPE + **Division/Unit** : PELSB / PELSB Educator Licensing + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift 7:30am-4pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually + **Job Class Option** : Personnel Licensing + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes **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. This position purpose is to evaluate licensure applications and issue licenses to applicants who are qualified under Minnesota Statute and Rule through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board and the Board of School Administrators. Other duties include: + Evaluating permissions and discretionary variances to determine appropriate action. + Communicating with applicants so all information is submitted. + Providing information to a wide range of stakeholders on issuance and renewal of licenses. + Providing information to licensed administrators, teachers, applicants for licensure and school districts on matters regarding licensure and permissions. **Minimum Qualifications** Two (2) years of experience as a K-12 hiring, STARS coordinator, K-12 teacher, Academic Advisor, program coordinator or administrator, or other regulatory licensing agency in any of the following areas listed below: + Teacher education + Mentorships and induction program + Continuing education or re-licensure + Professional development for educators + Regulatory licensing or relicensing Experience demonstrating the ability to: + Use effective problem-solving techniques and resolve issues or conflicts in a work setting. + Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats and work effectively with a wide range of individuals. + Interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures to others in a clear and understandable manner. + Prepare, review, and complete reports and documents using Microsoft Office and similar software applications. **Preferred Qualifications** + Three or more years of experience in teacher education, mentorship and induction program(s), continuing education or re-licensure, or professional development for educators. + Understanding of Minnesota's or another state's licensure systems. + Experience in research, policy development, data management, and analysis. **Additional Requirements** Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices. 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.