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Working Title: HAI AR Student Worker - Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior

Agency: Health Department

+ **Job ID** : 90257

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Temporary

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 11/20/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 11/26/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Health Department

+ **Division/Unit** : Health Protection / IDEPC HAI/AR Sect Mgr

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift; 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $19.85 - $23.61 / hourly

+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 207 – American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Technical, Council No. 5)

+ **Work Area** : Department of Health.

+ **End Date** : 08/30/2027

+ 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.

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 the Minnesota Department of Health's mission: protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. As a HAI/AR Section Student Worker, you will assist Unit staff in surveillance activities for healthcare-related infections and other reportable emerging infectious diseases.

These positions are part-time and will work 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, around the student's class schedule. Work may be conducted in-person in St. Paul, or as telework for applicants who reside in MN, IA, WI, ND, or SD based on the business needs of the unit and supervisor discretion. These temporary positions are expected to end by August 30, 2027, or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of two years of post-secondary education in one of the following areas: or a related field.

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

+ Enrolled in a Masters of Public Health or Masters of Nursing program.

+ Strong interest in infectious disease epidemiology.

+ Experience with data entry and management.

+ Familiarity with medical charts and clinical terminology.

Additional Requirements

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

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

+ 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-!B sponsorship.

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.