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Working Title: Influenza Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 78378

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes - Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 07/12/2024

• Closing Date : 08/30/2024

• Hiring Agency : Health Department

• Division/Unit : Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control Division / Vaccine Preventable Diseases Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : Vaccine Preventable Diseases Unit

• End Date : 08/30/2026

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

These Influenza Student Worker positions will conduct surveillance activities for Vaccine Preventable Diseases with a particular focus on influenza. These positions will also help support other vaccine preventable diseases as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in data collection using chart reviews, structured telephone interviews, and other surveillance methods.

• Support data collection, data entry, data management, chart reviews, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

• Support the general functions of the section and its role in supporting the overall objectives of preventing vaccine preventable diseases.

• Assist VPD Unit staff in epidemiological investigations of cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases.

These positions are hybrid in nature, which will require occasional work to be completed in the St. Paul office and other potential travel duties. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

This vacancy announcement will be used to fill up to two (2) Student Worker Para Professional Senior positions.

These positions are part-time and will work up to 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. These positions are anticipated to last through August 30, 2026, or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs first.

This posting will be used to fill multiple vacancies as they become available through 08/30/2024. Candidates will remain under consideration throughout the duration of the posting period unless notified otherwise.

Minimum Qualifications

The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant’s resume/application to be considered for these positions:

• Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education

Student Worker Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently accepted or enrolled in a degree-seeking graduate program (MPH, MS, or PhD) in epidemiology, environmental health or related public health field.

• Career goals in applied infectious disease epidemiology. Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations with co-workers, supervisors, and health care professionals, and to work collaboratively as part of a team.

• Experience with and able to understand medical terminology.

• Experience reviewing and interpreting medical charts. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members of the public and health care professionals.

• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and adapt to change, and possess critical thinking skills and judgement.

• Ability to collect and enter data. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Light physical activity

• Occasional lifting of less than 25 pounds

Additional Requirements

• The selected candidates will be required to successfully pass a background check and employment reference check.

• This position does not require a valid driver's license, however, there is travel required, which the candidate will be required to fulfill.

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.