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Working Title: Senior Project Coordinator

Job Class: Management Analyst 3

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86221

+ **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** : 05/14/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/20/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / MS OCI Team

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $27.84 - $40.82 / hourly; $58,129 - $85,232 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

+ **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 Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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 is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering State (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin). Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.***_

_As the Senior Project Coordinator, you will provide implementation services for programs and projects at DHS. Services include project management that incorporates Continuous Improvement principles, performance measurement development, tracking and analysis; project support for CI projects in order to establish and foster a CI culture and support CI efforts; and quality assurance and program integrity work for Telework at DHS program through the use of project management, change management, data analysis and continuous improvement methodologies._

_The incumbent also provides lead work for staff responsible for coordinating daily activities of the Program and Project Implementation Services (PPIS) team._

Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

+ Using Continuous Improvement and Project Management methodologies, provide project management on small- to large-scale projects across the agency to develop strong, sustainable programs, processes, and policies.

+ Ensure that appropriate and accurate data, analysis, and reporting are available to support the Hybrid Workplace at DHS.

+ Provide lead work for Project and Program Coordinators.

+ Collaborate with the Office of Continuous Improvement on projects across the agency by supporting the development of improved work procedures as part of DHS’s long term Continuous Improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

Two (2) years of experience with project management and/or continuous improvement in a large organization. Experience must demonstrate the following:

+ Experience conducting data planning, collection, analysis, and/or reporting;

+ Evaluating, designing or redesigning business processes and/or procedures;

+ Public speaking experience and presentation skills to effectively present complicated information in a simple, understandable way (plain language) while emphasizing the value to the audience;

+ Communication skills sufficient to provide consulting and advice to staff while also effectively training staff at all levels.

_*A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Social Work or a related field may substitute for one year of experience.*_

Preferred Qualifications

+ Application of Lean and/or other continuous improvement or innovation methodologies and principles to improvement efforts within an organization;

+ Formal training or certification in project management tools or methodology;

+ Strong understanding of or experience in data analysis, interpretation, and synthesis to present accurate and useful information;

+ Experience with database management and systems analysis;

+ Project experience including using project management tools (e.g. Gantt charts, communication plans, task tracking and project plans, etc.);

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS 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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.