Education Director 1

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employee holds this title in Children Youth & Families Department. Median total compensation for the role is $149,315, above the department median of $93,342.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $149.3K
Role median: $149,315
Agency median: $93,342
Comparison: Above

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Education Director 1 is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Children Youth & Families Department, the median of $149,315 ranks #1 of 2.

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Nikki Kovan

Education Director 1/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$149,315

Sub-department: Asst Commr Early Childhood
Base pay: $149,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,315
Hire date: 2014-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nikki Kovan holds the role of Education Director 1 at Children Youth & Families Department within Assistant Commissioner Early Childhood. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,315. Union affiliation: Manager.