Planning and Operations Analyst / Management Analyst 3

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Working Title:

Planning and Operations Analyst / Management Analyst 3

Institution:

Century College

Classification Title:

Management Analyst 3

Bargaining Unit / Union:

214: Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

City:

White Bear Lake

FLSA:

Non Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Classified - Unlimited

Salary Range:

$28.75 - $42.16 Open to current Century College employees only.

Job Description

Position Purpose

The Facilities Planning and Operations Analyst provides advanced analytical, financial, and organizational leadership to support the Facilities Department and the Finance and Administration Division. Working closely with the Director of Facilities, this position evaluates departmental operations, develops and implements business processes, manages complex financial and administrative functions, and provides executive-level analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support data-informed decision-making. This position coordinates facilities planning, budgeting, capital project administration, asset management, procurement, compliance activities, and implementation of Minnesota State facilities-related initiatives.

The position analyzes organizational performance and recommends improvements to policies, procedures, systems, and workflows that enhance operational efficiency, fiscal stewardship, regulatory compliance, and customer service. The incumbent serves as a lead resource for strategic planning, operational reporting, and special projects, while providing continuity and leadership for departmental business functions, including coordination and performance of administrative and analytical responsibilities during staffing transitions, vacancies, and changing operational needs.

Position Responsibilities

• •Provide strategic business, financial, operational, and organizational analysis for the Facilities Department and Finance and Administration Division.
• •Coordinate facilities financial management, capital planning, procurement, and contract administration activities.
• •Lead facilities planning, organizational improvement, policy development, and project management initiatives.
• •Provide leadership, continuity, and operational support for departmental business functions.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $28.75 – $42.16 /hour.

(DOQ – Salary Placement will be done at time of hire.)

Minimum Qualifications (must have at time of application)

• •Two (2) years of professional experience performing analytical work involving budgeting, planning, reporting, project coordination, process improvement, organizational analysis, or executive-level decision support.
• •Experience supporting organizational operations through analysis, planning, project coordination, administration, budgeting, reporting, or related professional responsibilities.
• •Experience collecting, organizing, interpreting, and presenting information to support decision-making.
• •Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and solve complex problems.
• •Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• •Advanced Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualification

• •Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Organizational Leadership, Data Analytics, Facilities Management, or a related field; or experience sufficient to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.
• •Experience working within higher education, government, or another complex public-sector organization.
• •Experience supporting facilities operations, capital projects, construction administration, asset management, procurement, or budget management.
• •Experience with enterprise business systems such as Workday, e-Builder, Power BI, or similar reporting and project management platforms.
• •Experience leading process improvement, planning, policy development, or organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• •Knowledge of Minnesota State facilities, capital planning, sustainability, or operational reporting processes.

Other Requirements

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver’s license background check.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

Monday – Friday

8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Telework (Yes/No)

Yes - Century currently operates in a hybrid work environment. The hiring manager will provide guidance to the type of work environment at/following the interview process.

Application Procedure

Internal Applicants - Please make sure your application materials reflect how your name appears in Workday.

All current Century College and Minnesota State employees will need to log into Minnesota State Main Workday to apply for the position via the Jobs Hub. The Jobs Hub can be found under the Menu, in the upper left-hand corner of Workday, under the Apps, and then Jobs Hub. Employees may also search for “Browse Jobs – Employees” in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

Please upload the following documents to your application.

Cover letter/letter of interest.

Current resume.

Upload all required application documents in the Cover Letter/Resume section. You may upload up to 5 documents in total . If you have more than 5 documents, combine them before uploading them.

All documents must be submitted as PDF or Word documents . Please do not upload photographs or JPEG files, as they will not be included with your application.

Candidates experiencing technical issues with the application process (such as being unable to apply) or needing accommodations should email careers@minnstate.edu . Questions about the position or application status should be directed to jobs@century.edu .

For more information about the application process, visit the Century College Employment page:

https://www.century.edu/home/employment/ and select Current Employment Opportunities.

Minnesota State does not authorize the use of E‑Verify for employment purposes, and Century is unable to consider candidates who require employment sponsorship, as the associated costs are prohibitive for the college.

About

Century College is a 2-year community and technical college in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. As one of the largest two-year colleges in Minnesota, we serve nearly 18,000 credit and non-credit students every year.

We offer degrees, diplomas, certificates, and courses in general education and transfer, business, human services, health sciences, technology, engineering, applied design, industrial, and non-credit workforce training .

With various student support and student life opportunities, including athletics, student clubs and organizations, campus theatre, Multicultural Center, LGBTQ Center, Veterans Center, and much more, Century College provides a welcoming and vibrant campus community.

As a “community” college, we care about our locality. We are engaged, connected, and a resource within our local communities, including K-12 and workforce/industry partners.

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To learn more about Century College or Minnesota State, visit https://www.century.edu/ or www.minnstate.edu

For questions, please contact Century College Human Resources at jobs@century.edu

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