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Working Title: Rural Health Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 79950

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/18/2024

• Closing Date : 10/01/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Health Department / Health-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Health Policy / Office of Rural Health and Primary Care

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Technical, Council No 5)

• Work Area : Health Policy

• End Date : 09/25/2026

• 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.

The Rural Health Student Worker will support a variety of projects in the Office of Rural Health and Primary Care section of the Health Policy Division. This position will assist on projects related to quantifying the impact of rural health care for rural economies by conducting environmental scans and qualitative research and data analysis. This role will also be responsible to disseminate findings through the use of infographics, dashboards or other communications tools to assist in promoting research and data.

Planned projects include:

• Behavioral health services and models of care delivery in rural Minnesota

• Grow-your-own programming supported by schools to develop the rural health care workforce pipeline

• Value-based budgeting programs

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, or South Dakota. Telework eligibility is based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisor discretion. Position location will be determined by the top candidate and based out of the closest MDH office location.

Occasional commuting to the St. Paul office location for in-person meetings may be required. Reimbursement for authorized travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled in a graduate program, or completion of at least two years of postsecondary education, in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, natural or social sciences, public administration, or related field.

Knowledge of data analysis software programs sufficient to perform data collection and create summary reports.

Qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Knowledge of public health research methods

• Communication skills sufficient to communicate clearly with division leadership and staff.

• Human relations skills to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research, coding, and analysis.

• Experience with Minnesota hospital and health care systems.

• Enrollment in a graduate program in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, natural or social sciences, public administration, or related field.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background and employment reference check.

Prior to appointment, candidate must complete an Education Verification Form.

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.