Working Title: Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) Long-Term Care (LTC) Program Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 83556

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Limited / Up to three (3) years

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 01/25/2025

• Closing Date : 02/06/2025

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Health Systems / Health Policy (HP), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC)

• Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• Work Area: Health Systems / Health Policy (HP), Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC)

• End Date : 09/10/2027

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• 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.

Are you ready to play a role in protecting the health of the long-term care community in Minnesota? The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) Long-Term Care Program Administrator will work to enhance infection control practices, non-emergency medical transportation, and other preventive care services in long-term care and address the needs of the direct care workforce in long-term care facilities. This position will promote collaboration with the long-term care community and develop plans and policy proposals for improving the quality and safety of long-term care in Minnesota. Position responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide expertise on long-term care needs with a focus on rural and underserved areas of the state; develop and implement overall strategy and work plans; engage stakeholders in planning and developing programs focused on infection control, non-emergency medical transportation, and other preventive care services.

• Administer ORHPC grant programs to ensure that funds distributed to grantees are spent in accordance with state and federal laws and guidelines.

• Work closely with the long-term care community to address workforce challenges and enhance care standards and create a learning community.

• Evaluate program outcomes.

• Make policy and funding recommendations to MDH leadership and other policy makers through tailored presentations, reports, and analyses.

This temporary position is anticipated to last up to three (3) years but may end at any time. This is a hybrid telework position that requires occasional in-office work in the downtown St. Paul location. Telework will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion .

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Three (3) years of experience in a public health or similar program engaging external partners and managing budgets. A degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field may count toward professional experience as follows:

• Associate's degree = six (6) months.

• Bachelor’s degree = twelve (12) months.

• Master’s degree = eighteen (18) months.

• Doctoral degree = twenty-four (24) months

Qualifications to further be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and timelines.

• Experience and skill in engaging diverse partners, establishing effective working relationships, and building consensus.

• Excellent spoken and written communication skills sufficient to present complex information to varied audiences.

• Creativity in solving problems and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.

• Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with long-term care community.

• Experience administering federal grants

• Experience managing grants to organizations

• Knowledge of rural health issues and experience working with rural Minnesota partners.

• Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills sufficient to evaluate programs.

• Experience analyzing, developing, and recommending public policy.

• Working knowledge of the public health system and private health care systems in Minnesota.

• Master’s degree in public health, public administration, public policy, or related field.

Additional Requirements

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

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.