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State Program Administrative Coordinator

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

34 employees hold this title in Administration Department. Median total compensation for the role is $104,804, above the department median of $71,002.

Employees: 34
Total payroll: $3.5M
Role median: $104,804
Agency median: $71,002
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,409$128,454+

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How total compensation varies among the 34 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

State Program Administrative Coordinator is held in 42 Minnesota departments. In Administration Department, the median of $104,804 ranks #24 of 42.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Peace Officers Board - Post

$135,858 · 1

Climate Innovn Finance Authrty

$116,472 · 1

Emergency Medical Services Office

$115,187 · 1

Public Employees Retire Associate

$113,427 · 1

Explore Minnesota Tourism

$113,418 · 1

Professional Educator Licensing Std Bd

$113,418 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$113,418 · 26

Water & Soil Resources Board

$113,251 · 26

Pollution Control Agency

$112,833 · 22

Children Youth & Families Department

$112,344 · 8

Minnesota IT Services

$110,759 · 15

MN St Colleges & Universities

$110,753 · 30

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative Coordinator role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Collin Kessner

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$106,032

Sub-department: Legal and Compliance
Base pay: $106,032
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,032
Hire date: 2019-04-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Collin Kessner works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Administration Department within Legal and Compliance. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Collin earned $106,032 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacqueline Ferguson

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$105,767

Sub-department: Property & Casualty
Base pay: $105,767
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,767
Hire date: 2020-12-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacqueline Ferguson works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Administration Department within Property & Casualty. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Jacqueline earned $105,767 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Talia Landucci Owen

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2024 total comp

$105,434

Sub-department: Real Estate Business Service
Base pay: $105,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,434
Hire date: 2007-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Administration Department, Talia Landucci Owen serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Real Estate Business Service. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $105,434. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Mcghee

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$104,174

Sub-department: Construction Services
Base pay: $104,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,174
Hire date: 2022-10-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Mcghee is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Administration Department within Construction Services. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $104,174. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Sandlund

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$103,892

Sub-department: Shpo
Base pay: $103,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,892
Hire date: 2012-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Catherine Sandlund works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Administration Department within Shpo. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $103,892 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cindy Dillahunty

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$103,751

Sub-department: Construction Services
Base pay: $103,751
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,751
Hire date: 2022-11-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cindy Dillahunty works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Administration Department within Construction Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Cindy earned $103,751 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Mather

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$102,766

Sub-department: Shpo
Base pay: $102,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,766
Hire date: 2003-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Mather is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Administration Department within Shpo. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,766. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Shalda

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Administration Department

2025 total comp

$101,921

Sub-department: Office of Grants Management
Base pay: $101,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,921
Hire date: 2013-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: G02
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samantha Shalda is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Administration Department within Office of Grants Management. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,921. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.