Negotiations and Research Specialist
Education Minnesota
St. Paul Office

Date position posted: February 23, 2007

Closing date:  March 14, 2007

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide research, consultation, training and analysis for staff and members including:

• School finance and related topics
• Settlement reporting
• Total package comparisons
• Insurance data
• Salary schedule comparisons

2. Provide statistical and data driven analysis of issues related to collective bargaining, school district funding, public and member polling, and other education related issues as assigned for purposes of establishing policy positions on the issues.

3. Develop and distribute analytical summaries of issues impacting negotiations.

4. Serve as a resource regarding compensation systems analysis and research.

5. Assist the lobbyists on legislative matters as needed.

6. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Collective bargaining experience and familiarity with the collective bargaining practices of teachers as well as other public and private sector employees.

2. Experience and training in statistical analysis and data driven research resulting in position papers in the policy making arena.

3. Experienced PC platform computer user including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation graphics, email, LAN and Internet.

4. Creative thinker who anticipates and is committed to long term planning.

5. Settlement organizing experience including coalition building, communications, and community relations.

6. Successful training experience.

7. Bachelor’s degree.

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:
Formal training in industrial relations.

CONTACTS:
Education Minnesota leaders and members
Education Minnesota/NEA/AFT staff
Governmental agencies
General public

EDUCATION MINNESOTA IS AN
 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: the position requires use of clear
and articulate speech; ability to read and comprehend written and oral directions; ability to effectively deal with tight deadlines; sitting for long periods, stooping, bending, reaching and standing for long periods; repetitive movement with hands and wrists; use of computer keyboard; and carrying materials (up to 5 lb. and occasionally up to 25 lb.).

DEADLINE: All resumes must be postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on March 14, 2007.

TO APPLY:
Direct all inquiries, applications, and resumes to:

EDUCATION MINNESOTA
HUMAN RESOURCES
41 SHERBURNE AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN 55103

Or email roseann.makarenko@educationminnesota.org