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State Program Administrative Manager Senior

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

6 employees hold this title in Children Youth & Families Department. Median total compensation for the role is $97,830, above the department median of $93,342.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $520.8K
Role median: $97,830
Agency median: $93,342
Comparison: Above

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State Program Administrative Manager Senior is held in 33 Minnesota departments. In Children Youth & Families Department, the median of $97,830 ranks #32 of 33.

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

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Amanda Varley

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$130,514

Sub-department: Early Learning Services
Base pay: $127,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,024
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,514
Hire date: 2010-07-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
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

Amanda Varley holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Early Learning Services. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $130,514. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Kristine Johnson

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$124,605

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Deputy Staff
Base pay: $124,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $124,605
Hire date: 2001-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Children Youth & Families Department, Kristine Johnson serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Dcyf Cs&P Deputy Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $124,605. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Cory Jelinek

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$114,484

Sub-department: OIG Licensing Managers
Base pay: $114,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,484
Hire date: 2014-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Cory Jelinek works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Children Youth & Families Department within Office of Inspector General Licensing Managers. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Cory earned $114,484 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Mai Xiong

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$81,176

Sub-department: General Counsel
Base pay: $81,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,176
Hire date: 2024-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Mai Xiong holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within General Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,176. Union affiliation: Manager.

Nathan Young

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$49,550

Sub-department: SystemsChange&PublicEngagement
Base pay: $49,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,550
Hire date: 2021-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Nathan Young works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Children Youth & Families Department within Systemschange&Publicengagement. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $49,550 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Jessica Kasper

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$20,470

Sub-department: Office of CFO
Base pay: $20,470
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $20,470
Hire date: 2025-04-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jessica Kasper is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Children Youth & Families Department within Office of Cfo. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $20,470. They are represented by Manager.