Working Title: Change Management Coordinator
Job Class: Planning Director State
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 85324
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 04/03/2025
Closing Date : 04/16/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / DHS Chief of Staff / Ops Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $36.71 - $54.60 / hourly; $76,650 - $114,004 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
Anticipated End Date : Three (3) years from hire date
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 is a federally funded temporary unclassified position that comes with state benefits and is anticipated to last three (3) years from hire date.
*Telework (Within Minnesota or Neighboring States) and Flexible Hours Options Are Available.
Change Management Coordinator develop, implement and manage organizational change management capability for efforts across the Collaborative (Department of Human Services (DHS), MNIT@DHS, Tribal Nations and Counties). This role is called upon to provide expertise in strategic change and communications to drive change with empathy, equity, and a people-centric approach.
Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:
Leading high-level (agency-wide, administration-wide or cross-agency/governmental) efforts to develop and implement organizational change management capability facilitating transitions as well as project-oriented, tactical change management focusing on specific initiatives
Training and coaching of senior and executive leadership within DHS and partner organizations to build capacity and sustainability for organizational change management.
Directing organizational and cultural change efforts across multiple partners to enhance project success and improve outcomes at the highest levels for the human services system in Minnesota.
Managing partner relationships across DHS, counties, and Minnesota Information Technology (MNIT).
Providing strategic guidance on managing complex change to DHS, and MNIT@DHS executive leadership, including coaching, training, conducting assessments and planning for change activities in order to support individuals and teams facing challenges adapting to changes.
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, day and year for each job held.
Three (3) years of high-level expertise working with organizational change management, design and implementation.
Experience must clearly demonstrate:
Knowledge of change management and/or organizational development theories/models/tools.
Experience implementing change management training and methodologies, and leading the development of change communications.
Project management that includes facilitation, tracking project progress, and presenting results and deliverables to diverse audiences.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to engage and influence partners at all levels.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in leading large-scale change initiatives.
Complex problem solving and strategic thinking.
Experience collaborating effectively across all levels of an organization, from the C-Suite to front-line staff.
Change management certification (PROSCI or Certified Changed Management Professional).
Coaching certification or proven experience coaching leaders (ICF Associate certified coach or similar certification).
A Master's degree in an area related to change leadership and management, or organizational development and effectiveness.
Strong human relations, engagement and communication skills to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing to respond openly to requests and concerns.
Knowledge of Department of Human Services (DHS) programs and their interrelationships and an understanding of human services policy and procedures, and of government functions and relations.
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will conduct a criminal background check 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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
