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Working Title: Change Management Coordinator

Job Class: Planning Director State

Agency: Human Services Dept

• Job ID : 77927

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/27/2024

• Closing Date : 07/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Mod Evaluation & Change Mgmnt

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• Anticipated Duration : Three (3) years

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment.

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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available .*

*This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 3 years.*

As a Change Management Coordinator, develop, implement and manage an organizational change management capability for efforts across the Collaborative (Department of Human Services (DHS), MNIT@DHS, Tribal Nations and Counties).

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• Leading high-level (agency-wide, administration-wide or cross-agency/governmental) efforts to develop and implement an organizational change management capability.

• Training and coaching of senior and executive leadership within DHS and partner organizations to build capacity and sustainability for organizational change management capabilities.

• Directing organizational and cultural change efforts across multiple partners to enhance project success and improve outcomes at the highest levels for the human services system in Minnesota.

• Managing partner relationships across DHS, counties, and MNIT.

• Providing strategic guidance on managing complex change to DHS, county, and MNIT@DHS executive leadership, including coaching, training, conducting assessments and planning for change activities.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Three (3) years of advanced professional experience with enterprise/organizational change management, design and implementation. Experience must demonstrate:

• Knowledge of change management and/or organizational devepment theories/models/tools.Experience implementing change management and/or organizational development training and methodologies.

• Project management that includes facilitation, tracking project progress, and presenting results and deliverables to diverse audiences.

• Complex problem solving and strategic thinking.

• Experience collaborating effectively across all levels of an organization, from the C-Suite to front-line staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in leading large-scale systemic change initiatives.

• Change management certification (PROSCI or Certified Changed Management Professional).

• Coaching certification or proven experience coaching leaders (ICF Associate certified coach or similar certification).

• A Master’s degree in an area related to change leadership and management, or organizational development and effectiveness.

• Knowledge of Department of Human Services (DHS) programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of human services policy and procedures, and of government functions and relations.

• Strong human relations, engagement and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing in order to respond openly to requests and concerns.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.