Minnesota / Children Youth & Families Department / State Program Administrative Principal

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State Program Administrative Principal

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

19 employees hold this title in Children Youth & Families Department. Median total compensation for the role is $65,639, below the department median of $93,342.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $65,639
Agency median: $93,342
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$7,712$98,538+

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How total compensation varies among the 19 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 Principal is held in 42 Minnesota departments. In Children Youth & Families Department, the median of $65,639 ranks #41 of 42.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Secretary of State

$110,305 · 1

Housing Finance Agency

$100,631 · 3

Public Employees Retire Associate

$99,090 · 2

Emergency Medical Services Office

$98,934 · 3

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

$98,669 · 4

Racing Commission

$97,734 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$97,734 · 47

Military Affairs Department

$97,734 · 7

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$97,650 · 4

Pollution Control Agency

$97,160 · 32

Cannabis Management Office

$96,533 · 9

Minnesota IT Services

$95,613 · 6

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

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Other job titles in Children Youth & Families Department

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rodney Stack

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$98,738

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Policy/Pgm Staff
Base pay: $97,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,738
Hire date: 2019-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rodney Stack is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Policy/Pgm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,738. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Dalrymple

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$98,181

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Policy/Pgm Staff
Base pay: $98,110
Overtime: $71
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,181
Hire date: 2016-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jason Dalrymple holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Policy/Pgm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,181. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Herzog

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Youth Justice Office
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1995-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gregory Herzog is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Youth Justice Office. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Waymire

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: DCYF Grants & Contracts
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2012-02-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Emily Waymire serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Dcyf Grants & Contracts. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Dau

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Youth Justice Office
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Dau is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Youth Justice Office. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Qiana Edwards-Mazique

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$92,873

Sub-department: Youth Justice Office
Base pay: $92,873
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,873
Hire date: 2011-04-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Qiana Edwards-Mazique works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Children Youth & Families Department within Youth Justice Office. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Qiana earned $92,873 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Johnson

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$85,723

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Adoption Operations
Base pay: $85,406
Overtime: $316
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,723
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michelle Johnson holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Adoption Operations. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,723. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle-Noella Ndely

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$83,021

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P TrngQual Assurance
Base pay: $83,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,021
Hire date: 2023-01-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Michelle-Noella Ndely serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Dcyf Cs&P Trngqual Assurance. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,021. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Precious Lowery

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$77,475

Sub-department: Youth Justice Office
Base pay: $77,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,475
Hire date: 2022-12-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Precious Lowery holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Youth Justice Office. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,475. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kateri Skunes

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$65,639

Sub-department: DCYF CPM Child Development 2
Base pay: $65,389
Overtime: $250
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,639
Hire date: 2023-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kateri Skunes is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cpm Child Development 2. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marah Weidensee

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$65,024

Sub-department: EarlyLearningDataAnalytics&Ops
Base pay: $63,689
Overtime: $215
Other pay: $1,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,024
Hire date: 2022-05-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marah Weidensee is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Earlylearningdataanalytics&Ops. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenni Heckman

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$44,052

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P ICWA Compliance
Base pay: $44,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,052
Hire date: 2024-11-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jenni Heckman works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Icwa Compliance. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jenni earned $44,052 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adwoa Afreh

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$27,953

Sub-department: EarlyLearningDataAnalytics&Ops
Base pay: $27,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $27,953
Hire date: 2025-02-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adwoa Afreh holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Earlylearningdataanalytics&Ops. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $27,953. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathaly Maldonado

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$21,541

Sub-department: Dcyf Tes Ccap 2
Base pay: $20,558
Overtime: $633
Other pay: $350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,541
Hire date: 2025-03-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathaly Maldonado is a State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Tes Ccap 2. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $21,541. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Jayne

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$15,432

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P FFPSA Prevention
Base pay: $15,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,432
Hire date: 2025-04-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eric Jayne holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Ffpsa Prevention. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,432. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannahlee Burton

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$13,321

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Child Safety
Base pay: $13,190
Overtime: $131
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,321
Hire date: 2025-04-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hannahlee Burton holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Children Youth & Families Department within Dcyf Cs&P Child Safety. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $13,321. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diana Pimentel

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$12,450

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Child Safety
Base pay: $12,328
Overtime: $122
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $12,450
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Diana Pimentel serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Dcyf Cs&P Child Safety. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $12,450. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Helena Pham

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$9,075

Sub-department: OIG CCC Licensing Unit #4
Base pay: $9,070
Overtime: $4
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,075
Hire date: 2025-05-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Helena Pham serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Office of Inspector General Ccc Licensing Unit #4. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,075. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Aguy

State Program Administrative Principal/Children Youth & Families Department

2025 total comp

$7,712

Sub-department: DCYF CS&P Deputy Director
Base pay: $7,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,712
Hire date: 2025-05-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
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: H58
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Children Youth & Families Department, Ashley Aguy serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Dcyf Cs&P Deputy Director. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,712. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.