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State of Minnesota Business Solutions Office and Governance Coordinator - Office & Administrative Specialist Principal in St. Paul, Minnesota

Working Title: Business Solutions Office and Governance Coordinator

Job Class: Office & Administrative Specialist, Principal

Agency: Human Services Dept

  • Job ID : 83512

  • 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 : 01/23/2025

  • Closing Date : 02/05/2025

  • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / DHS Central Office AFSCME

  • Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Business Solutions

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

  • 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 : A

  • 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 exists to provide management, coordination, and support for IT governance groups within the Department of Human Services (DHS), Minnesota IT (MNIT), Counties, and Tribal Nations. This position will provide high level coordination for the Business Solutions Office (BSO), governance structure and joint workgroups related to these areas of business. This position will serve as the division’s technical service liaison (TSL), provide support and expertise for MS 365 tools (SharePoint and Teams) and other enterprise technologies, create and maintain policies and procedures, coordinate finances, provide logistic and documentation management, coordination of timelines and deliverables internal to the BSO, within and outside of the agency.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Experience in procurement activities, such as, leading registration/travel for staff and purchasing supplies and equipment. Ability to manage administrative office operations and make recommendations to leadership for new or revised practices and processes for smooth and efficient division and governance operations.

  • Basic technical knowledge to serve as first point of contact and troubleshooting for staff with technology/desktop issues.Strong knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint and Teams.

  • English language skills in writing, speaking, and reading sufficient to compose meeting minutes and other documentation with accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation and to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

· Two years of administrative support in an office setting

  • Advanced level clear writing skills with ability to draft and review documents for accuracy, readability, accessibility, and compliance for varying audiences.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites standard software programs for word processing, workflows, spreadsheets, and databases sufficient to create, modify, and protect them.

· Detail-orientated, thorough, accurate, and strong problem-solving skills/dilemma resolution skills.

· Excellent organizational skills as well as project management skills and the ability to coordinate/prioritize several, complex, on-going activities at once.

· Ability to organize ideas, prioritize work, meet deadlines, be self-directed and work independently and as a member of a team. Maintaining a professional presence.

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

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