EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (State Program Administrator Manager, Principal)

The Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation is hiring a permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) Executive Director of Development (State Program Administrator Manager, Principal).

The Executive Director of Development provides leadership, strategic planning, integration and direction to the agency in general, and specifically it’s Business Development division. The incumbent in this position is responsible for coordinating and implementing all agency business development incentive programs, and must lead in developing complex financing proposals designed to attract and retain businesses within the Department’s service area.

This position also has overall responsibility for the activities and results of the Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation’s economic development and provides day-to-day leadership for department operations. This position directs personnel and oversees and coordinates teams to plan, develop, implement and/or finance development projects and to undertake new economic development initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Determines and implements budgetary priorities to best accomplish the objectives of the agency.
• Responsible to coordinate with the Commissioner, as well as IRRR Board Members, to formulate policy alternatives to address the complex interests of agency constituencies.
• Develop and recommend strategic planning initiatives regarding development divisions programs, policies, and legislation
• Administer business development division strategy in accordance with the agency mission and governing statutes.
• Oversee the deployment of division’s assets and resources. Develop and submit annual budget requests to ensure division objectives are optimally integrated to overall agency objectives and budget.
• Build and sustain relationships with business and government stakeholders in order to promote agency activities and economic development.
• Management of development division employees and integrating programs or functions within the division as policy and program issues require.

Work Location: This position is located in Eveleth, MN with the eligibility for a mixture of in office and telework. Occasional travel is required.

Telework: This position will require reporting to the primary work location 5 days a week during the probationary period, then with the option to telework up to 2 days per week dependent on the work schedule.Employee will be required to fill out a telework agreement.

Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Salary Range: $48.45 - $69.48 hourly / $101,164 - $145,074 annually

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Includes low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation, and sick leave, and one floating holiday and 11 paid holidays each year. Learn more at: https://mn.gov/mmb/segip/

Deadline to Apply: November 4, 2024
PO Box 441
4261 Hwy 53 South
Eveleth, MN 55734-0441