Working Title: MIIC Operations Student Worker
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/16/2023
• Closing Date: 06/05/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department / Health-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control (IDEPC) Division / Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) Operations Unit
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: less than 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $17.31 - $21.10 / hourly
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area: Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control (IDEPC) Division
• End Date: 08/15/2025
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Join our team of Student Workers within the Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention & Control (IDEPC) Division as a key part of the statewide public health system, dedicated to MDH’s mission: protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans. As a Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) Operations Student Worker, you will assist the unit with responding to and processing MIIC requests from the public, data entry, data management, survey development and administration, qualitative and quantitative data analysis, program evaluation, quality improvement activities, or development of educational materials for a broad audience, in addition to supporting the general functions of the section.

This announcement will be used to fill three (3) vacancies; these are hybrid telework positions that will require in-person meetings as well as in-office work in the downtown St. Paul location

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of two 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

Current or incoming graduate student

Demonstrated interest in disease prevention (e.g. public health, immunization, health care, maternal and child health, health promotion)

Strong customer service skills

Attention to detail

Data entry experience

Data management experience

Qualitative or quantitative data analysis experience

Ability to use computer databases in order to perform data entry and summary reports

Microsoft Office Suite experience

REDCap experience

Statistical analysis software experience (R)

Data Visualization experience (Tableau, PowerBI, Datawrapper)

Survey experience (development, planning, implementation, and/or analysis)

Evaluation experience (methods, planning, developing, and implementation)

Additional Requirements

This position requires a successful completion of a background check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Courtney Sutliff at courtney.sutliff@state.mn.us or 651-201-5684.

About Health Department

Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving and all people have what they need to be healthy.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.