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Working Title: Assistant Administrator

Job Class: Veterans Home Administrator

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 82962

• Location : Minneapolis

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/07/2025

• Closing Date : 01/27/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Mpls-Manager

• Division/Unit : Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Administrative Management

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Days

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis! You may be eligible for a new hire bonus of $15,000 and relocation expense reimbursement! Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, and more!

The Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis is seeking an experienced, skilled, and compassionate Minnesota-licensed Nursing Home Administrator. The Assistant Administrator reports to the Campus Administrator and will work in collaboration with the Campus Administrator to provide executive leadership, organization development, and administer the operations of the Veterans' home.

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Ensure quality of care is provided to all residents of the home by meeting or exceeding established standards of the Minnesota Department of Health, Federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and other regulatory agencies/requirements.

• Lead the home's management team so the agency’s mission and vision are fulfilled.

• Effectively manage and exercise supervisory authority so that applicable collective bargaining agreements and plans are equitably administered, and employees effectively perform assigned job duties and are safe, challenged, rewarded, and positively accomplish the agency mission within assigned departments.

• Effectively manage the fiscal operations of the home.

• Maintain strong relationships with constituents of the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis so that the local community understands the agency’s perspective, needs, and requirements.

The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth.

The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Licensure/Experience Requirements*

1. An active and in good standing license with the MN Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports as a Nursing Home Administrator.

2. Five years of experience in a healthcare leadership role, including at least two years of experience as a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. To qualify, your experience must include managing human and fiscal resources and quality assurance functions/program.

3. Experience and skills in budget development and administration, including analyzing financial reports.

*Note: If you meet the above experience requirements, we may contact you to provide some additional information in writing related to your qualifications.

Other Required Competencies:

• Strong human relations skills sufficient to effectively direct, guide, influence and supervise several supervisors and professional-level staff in various professions and work units.

• Communications and presentation skills sufficient to communicate effectively with others and prepare and present information to various individuals and groups.

• Project management skills sufficient to oversee and complete multiple, competing projects including capital development projects.

• Demonstrated ability to manage healthcare and related operations and fill gaps in service when faced with staffing and/ or budgetary challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Veteran of the United States Armed Forces.

• Master's degree in a job-related program.

• Three years of experience as a licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

• Leadership experience in a union environment.

• Experiences working effectively with individuals from different backgrounds and cultures.

• Knowledge of VA benefits including Home and Community Based Services (HCBS).

• Ability to effectively recruit healthcare staff.

• Knowledge of the unique healthcare needs of Veterans.

Additional Requirements

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on the finalist(s) for this position. The finalist(s) must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Employment reference checks will be conducted on the top finalist(s). This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.