Minnesota / Education Department / State Program Administrative Intermediate

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State Program Administrative Intermediate

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

13 employees hold this title in Education Department. Median total compensation for the role is $68,104, below the department median of $100,985.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $712K
Role median: $68,104
Agency median: $100,985
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$1,175$76,256+

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How total compensation varies among the 13 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 Intermediate is held in 41 Minnesota departments. In Education Department, the median of $68,104 ranks #19 of 41.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Accountancy Board

$78,793 · 1

Pharmacy Board

$77,256 · 1

Minnesota Zoological Garden

$76,557 · 3

Mnsure

$76,331 · 16

Veterans Affairs Department

$76,269 · 12

Labor & Industry Department

$76,256 · 3

MN State Academies

$76,256 · 1

Minnesota IT Services

$76,256 · 1

Animal Health Board

$75,698 · 6

MN St Colleges & Universities

$74,959 · 6

Commerce Department

$74,723 · 23

MN State Retirement System

$73,440 · 3

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

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Donna Paulson

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$76,256

Sub-department: School Nutrition Business
Base pay: $76,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,256
Hire date: 2013-08-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Donna Paulson is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within School Nutrition Business. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Weaver

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$76,256

Sub-department: Operations Management
Base pay: $76,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,256
Hire date: 2011-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kyle Weaver is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within Operations Management. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kellie Brady

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$75,254

Sub-department: Office of Inspector General
Base pay: $74,621
Overtime: $633
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,254
Hire date: 2018-07-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kellie Brady works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Education Department within Office of Inspector General. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Kellie earned $75,254 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Anderson

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2024 total comp

$72,953

Sub-department: Community Nutrition Business
Base pay: $72,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,953
Hire date: 2004-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Anderson is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within Community Nutrition Business. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $72,953. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kendra Pace

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2024 total comp

$72,953

Sub-department: School Nutrition Business
Base pay: $72,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,953
Hire date: 2018-10-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Kendra Pace serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within School Nutrition Business. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,953. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Betsy Blackhawk

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2024 total comp

$69,260

Sub-department: American Indian Education
Base pay: $69,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,260
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Betsy Blackhawk is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within American Indian Education. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $69,260. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Jahr

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$68,104

Sub-department: Sp Ed Interagency Partnerships
Base pay: $68,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,104
Hire date: 2016-11-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Education Department, Emily Jahr serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Sp Education Interagency Partnerships. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,104. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Freidel

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$51,454

Sub-department: Community Nutrition Business
Base pay: $51,454
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,454
Hire date: 2023-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Freidel holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within Community Nutrition Business. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,454. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Fenske

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2024 total comp

$46,849

Sub-department: Workforce & Low Incidence
Base pay: $44,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,789
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,849
Hire date: 2023-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Fenske works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Education Department within Workforce & Low Incidence. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $46,849 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Francis Kalenberg

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$44,866

Sub-department: Sp Ed Interagency Partnerships
Base pay: $44,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,866
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Francis Kalenberg works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Education Department within Sp Education Interagency Partnerships. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Francis earned $44,866 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Najla Omar

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$40,501

Sub-department: Community Nutrition Business
Base pay: $40,501
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,501
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Najla Omar works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Education Department within Community Nutrition Business. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Najla earned $40,501 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wai Wong-Lai

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2024 total comp

$16,122

Sub-department: Workforce & Low Incidence
Base pay: $3,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,585
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $16,122
Hire date: 2012-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Wai Wong-Lai holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within Workforce & Low Incidence. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $16,122. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Bobrowski

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Education Department

2025 total comp

$1,175

Sub-department: American Indian Education
Base pay: $1,175
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $1,175
Hire date: 2025-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: E37
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Bobrowski holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Education Department within American Indian Education. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $1,175. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.