Working Title: Administrative Assistant- Health Equity and Compliance
Job Class: Office & Administrative Specialist, Principal
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 85644
Location : Vadnais Heights
Telework Eligible : Yes- This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) or a mixture of working in our office and Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) ; Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available; This team is currently Teleworking (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework-2025.pdf) ; however, this may change in the future with notice
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/16/2025
Closing Date : 04/23/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office AFSCME
Division/Unit : DCTSSVS / DCT Health Equity
Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.76 - $32.06 / hourly; $49,610 - $66,941 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
Work Area : DCT Support Services
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.
Direct Care and Treatment Services (DCT) is Minnesota's Direct Care Health System. DCT is made up of the Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center; Community Based Health Hospitals; Intensive Residential Treatment Centers; Forensic Services; Community Addiction Recovery Enterprise (CARE) programs; a Children's and Adolescent Behavioral Health Unit, group homes, and the Minnesota Sex Offender Program, serving over 13,000 clients/patients per year.
The Health Equity and Compliance Administrative Assistant provides administrative support, coordination, and operational and analytical assistance to Direct Care and Treatment's (DCT) Health Equity Director and Chief Compliance Officer and serves as a liaison to positions under their supervision, including DCT Health Equity Team and DCT Compliance Team, as well as other key DCT partners.
In this role you will coordinate assignments, assist with incoming/outgoing communications, perform basic project management, create and maintain databases and forms, and maintain SharePoint sites for the respective area. You will serve as liaison to the staff of DCT, stakeholder groups, and other entities, including preparing and handling reports and other communications.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of communications sufficient to answer telephones, direct calls, and take messages, and share information and communicate effectively with stakeholders and colleagues.
Demonstrated customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt and accurate information in person, on the phone through email and other written or electronic correspondence.
Ability to accurately input, verify, and edit electronic data and check data for completeness, accuracy and discrepancies.
Knowledge of computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases sufficient to create, modify, and protect files.
Skill in Typing/Keyboarding sufficient to produce documents such as emails and other correspondence in an efficient and timelymanner.
Ability to Prepare, edit, and finalize emails, memos, reports, and/or other documents and @types of written communication that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of the DCT organizational structure
Ability to work independently and on a team, use sound judgment to make decisions, research and resolve problems
Ability to plan, organize and prioritize and coordinate a variety of work activities and schedules in a highly dynamic environment
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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.
