Working Title: Communications Project Coordinator

　　Job Class: Planner Principal State

　　Agency: Human Services Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/17/2024

　　Closing Date : 01/30/2024

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

　　Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Office of Equity & Inclusion

　　Work Shift: Day Shift

　　Work Hours : 8:00am to 4:30pm

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $30.55 - $45.02 / hourly; $63,788 - $94,001 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

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

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　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.

　　*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.

　　This position will provide business project management and coordination services for the Office for Equity and Inclusion (OEI) and Equity Directors. This work will be done through a lens that prioritizes equity and antiracism. As the Project Coordinator you will be responsible for project communication, managing teams, removing obstacles, facilitating prioritization within a project, escalating issues, and motivating team members.

　　The incumbent will actively lead work plan development and support implementation. They will advise management on the ways this work interacts with numerous other complex systems. The position has the authority to represent OEI and Equity Directors in the areas included in the position description at meetings with other staff to ensure adequate information regarding development work it oversees and its implications for internal and external stakeholders.

　　Some responsibilities include, but not limited to:

　　Serve as the business project coordinator of a portfolio of OEI and Equity Director projects. Lead various levels of staff in the design, development, and implementation of small to large and/or complex business processes, development, and analysis of performance measures across projects/programs and associated data areas, performance, and communication planning, planning for implementing technology solutions, and working with others to coordinate project standards and work.

　　Serve as a member of Chief Equity Officer’s senior management teams and provide strategic advice to DHS’s senior leadership on external communication needs.

　　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 and year for each job held.

　　Three (3) years professional experience managing internal and external organizational communications.

　　Experience must clearly demonstrate:

　　Understanding of principles of project management to track and present results.

　　Practical experience in the public relations and/or communication field.

　　Experience creating communications strategies with equity lens focus and build support for proposals.

　　Knowledge of ADA compliance, content accessibility, privacy, and government data practices laws.

　　*Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or another closely related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

　　Master’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or another closely related fields may substitute for two (2) years of work experience.**

　　Preferred Qualifications

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

　　Certification in Project Management Professional (PMP).

　　Passion for monitoring trends in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion-Antiracism.

　　Knowledgeable of DHS communications protocols, channels of communication and policies.

　　Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

　　Additional Requirements

　　Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

　　Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant‘s former employer(s).

　　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.