Minnesota / Direct Care and Treatment Department / State Program Administrative Manager Senior

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State Program Administrative Manager Senior

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

9 employees hold this title in Direct Care and Treatment Department. Median total compensation for the role is $130,641, above the department median of $71,008.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $1.1M
Role median: $130,641
Agency median: $71,008
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$74,892$135,514+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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 Manager Senior is held in 33 Minnesota departments. In Direct Care and Treatment Department, the median of $130,641 ranks #4 of 33.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Facilities Authority

$144,885 · 2

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$143,596 · 2

Public Safety Department

$131,026 · 8

Climate Innovn Finance Authrty

$130,259 · 1

Transportation Department

$129,974 · 28

Secretary of State

$129,641 · 1

Health Department

$129,641 · 12

Agriculture Department

$129,641 · 6

Water & Soil Resources Board

$129,641 · 5

MN Management & Budget

$129,641 · 26

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$129,641 · 3

Pollution Control Agency

$129,641 · 3

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Lisa Dejoras

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$136,039

Sub-department: DCT Qual Leads
Base pay: $132,918
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,039
Hire date: 2015-07-01
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: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Dejoras is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dct Qual Leads. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,039. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Teri Peterson

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$132,761

Sub-department: DCT Supp Svcs CPA Leaders
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,761
Hire date: 2010-07-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Teri Peterson serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Dct Supp Services Cpa Leaders. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $132,761. Union affiliation: Manager.

Corlyn Maxwell Bryant

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$132,761

Sub-department: DCT Finance Supv
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,761
Hire date: 1991-12-16
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: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Corlyn Maxwell Bryant works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dct Finance Supervisor. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Corlyn earned $132,761 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Ashley Clifton

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$132,037

Sub-department: DCT Administration
Base pay: $129,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,496
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,037
Hire date: 2012-09-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Clifton holds the role of State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dct Administration. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $132,037. They are represented by Manager.

Noreen Koch-Myer

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$130,641

Sub-department: DCT Health Equity
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,641
Hire date: 1992-07-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 17
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rice

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Noreen Koch-Myer is a State Program Administrative Manager Senior at Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dct Health Equity. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $130,641. They are represented by Manager.

Cassandra Underwood

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$129,641

Sub-department: Perf Imprvmnt & Proj Mngt Off
Base pay: $129,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $129,641
Hire date: 2007-06-06
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: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cassandra Underwood works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Perf Imprvmnt & Proj Mngt Off. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Cassandra earned $129,641 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Jeffrey Bauernfeind

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$117,815

Sub-department: Perf Imprvmnt & Proj Mngt Off
Base pay: $117,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,815
Hire date: 1980-09-10
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: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeffrey Bauernfeind works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Perf Imprvmnt & Proj Mngt Off. They have served since 1980 (about 45 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $117,815 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Leah Bezanson

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$112,156

Sub-department: DCT Finance Supv
Base pay: $110,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,156
Hire date: 2024-01-31
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: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Direct Care and Treatment Department, Leah Bezanson serves as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior within Dct Finance Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $112,156. Union affiliation: Manager.

Priyangani Goonathilaka

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Direct Care and Treatment Department

2025 total comp

$74,892

Sub-department: DCT Finance Supv
Base pay: $74,892
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,892
Hire date: 2024-11-20
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: H51
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Priyangani Goonathilaka works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Direct Care and Treatment Department within Dct Finance Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Priyangani earned $74,892 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.