**Working Title: Literacy Data Student Worker - Student Worker Para Prof Sr** **Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior** **Agency: Education Department** + **Job ID** : 91941 + **Location** : Minneapolis + **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Up to 50% + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 02/04/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/17/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-Inc MAEF/MBOT-AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Data Analytics + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $19.85 - $23.61 / hourly; $41,446 - $49,297 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 - Technical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Data Practices and Analytics + **End Date** : 03/01/2028 + **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 exists to help ensure clean, accurate and complete data is available for literacy data. They will: + Complete data quality checks and report on common issues. + Create a process to efficiently cleanse the literacy screening data for use in reporting. + Provide recommendations of how to improve data quality of information initially received from vendors. + Fulfill data requests requiring literacy screening data. **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.** Enrollment in a post-secondary or graduate program in data science, computer science, mathematics, business administration, education or a related field. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc) **Preferred Qualifications** + Familiarity with educational assessments (e.g., literacy screening tools). + Experience creating documents for others to use. + Experience with data entry and/or data cleanings. + Experience with data visualization software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). + Experience writing SQL queries. **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 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.