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Working Title: Health Improvement Strategic Support Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID: 96838
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid 50%
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
• Date Posted: 09/09/2026
• Closing Date: 09/15/2026
• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division: Executive Office
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Administrative
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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.

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans. The Health Improvement Strategic Support Coordinator provides strategic coordination, analysis, and project leadership for the Health Improvement Bureau (HIB), which spans the Child and Family Health, Injury Prevention and Mental Health, and Health Promotion and Chronic Disease divisions. Advancing health equity is a core value that guides every element of this work.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Overseeing the bureau’s strategic dashboard and performance measurement
• Leading risk assessment and mitigation planning
• Advancing foundational funding and legislative initiatives across the three divisions
• Steering strategic planning at both bureau and division levels, fostering team cohesion, and strengthening local partnerships in coordination with the PHSP division
• Assisting the Assistant Commissioner with bureau-related, multi-layered leadership engagements and other executive priorities.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Four (4) years of strategic coordination experience including:

• Designing performance measures, building and maintaining a strategic dashboard, and evaluating program results
• Data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SharePoint, Smartsheet) 
• Risk assessment and mitigation-planning 
• Grant development and coordination
• Strategic Planning

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substituted for 1 year of experience. A master’s degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substitute for 2 years of experience.

Qualifications to be further assessed during the interview process:

• Human relations sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public and private sectors and to effectively persuade partners, officials, and interested parties who hold complex and sometimes competing agendas.
• Ability to communicate orally sufficient to mobilize action, advise and coach staff, resolve differences of opinion, and present to leadership and at public forums.
• Ability to adapt to continuous organizational and program change, and to work constructively under pressure and cope with ambiguity and setbacks.
• Ability to lead cross-division work and secure the engagement of others without direct supervisory authority.
• Interest and ability to apply diversity, equity, and inclusion principles across all initiatives and projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public policy principles and public administration theory sufficient to oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of public program and reporting systems.
• Experience with public health programming and Minnesota’s public health infrastructure.
• Experience writing reports, briefings, proposals, legislative or budget language sufficient to describe, promote, and justify current and future bureau initiatives and outcomes.
• Experience using the principles for advancing health equity.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. 

Application Details

How to Apply 

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk 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 this position, contact Megan Rivera at megan.rivera@state.mn.us 

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Rivera at megan.rivera@state.mn.us.

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us.

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. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth

Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.