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Working Title: Event Maintenance

Job Class: State Program Administrator

Agency: Mn Management & Budget

• Job ID : 78049

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/02/2024

• Closing Date : 07/22/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Mn Management & Budget

• Division/Unit : EID HR Systems

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 217 - Confidential/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

This position provides administrative and system support for the SEMA4 Benefits Administration module. The primary function is to manage employee events that are created by state agencies’ HR departments and Employee Insurance (EI) and pass through Benefits Administration, COBRA and Billing. The focus is to monitor transactions; research, analyze and resolve conflicts in data or system processing as it impacts employee insurance eligibility. This position serves as a key source of system information and provides guidance to EI, Payroll and State Agencies regarding system set up, transaction procedures and processes, and requirements/impact on other SEMA4 modules.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of para-professional experience, or an equivalent combination of post-secondary training, education and/or experience that demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Experience working with PeopleSoft HCM, SEMA4 (Human Resources or Benefits) or similar type transactional processing databases.

• Ability to compare data with source documents and enter data in specific data fields with accuracy and efficiency.

• Working knowledge of various employee insurance plans and eligibility.

• Demonstrated experience with detailed research, data analysis and problem resolution.

The following experience will be assessed at interview.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills sufficient to write, respond or present to varying customers.

• Experience with Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize work.

• Human relations skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and diverse customers.

• Basic understanding of bargaining units.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a union environment.

• Experience working with reporting tools such as PSQuery, Crystal, or Document Direct

• Knowledge and understanding of insurance related laws, policies and standard principles of group insurance (e.g. COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, ACA, enrollment, billing, insurance eligibility)

Additional Requirements

Minnesota Management and Budget 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.