Working Title: Education Specialist - Health Program Representative Intermediate
Job Class: Health Program Representative Intermediate
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 90477
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 current Minnesota Department of Health employees only.
Date Posted : 12/05/2025
Closing Date : 12/11/2025
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health
Division/Unit : Health Systems / Health Policy Office of Vital Records
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: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employee
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 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.
The Education Specialist provides education, support, and outreach for the Office of Vital Records (OVR). This position collaborates closely with the Education Coordinator to develop and implement a comprehensive training plan for OVR, the Minnesota Fathers' Adoption Registry, and Minnesota's statewide vital records system.
The Education Specialist delivers training, evaluates its effectiveness, and ensures OVR staff and external partners have the knowledge and skills needed to meet their responsibilities in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and requirements. The position works to identify and respond to data quality or security concerns within facilities and partners with the Data Quality Team to identify topics for virtual and in-person site visits, trainings, exhibits, and other outreach efforts and partners with leadership to prepare/train our MR&C users for system changes, implement new policies/procedures/law changes, and to address and improve performance.
Primary responsibilities include:
Educate vital records partners about the statewide vital records system.
Develop training and educational materials and carefully evaluate results of outreach.
Coordinate in person and virtual trainings.
Collaborate with the data quality team to maximize the use of data quality reports to identify and respond to facility data quality concerns.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office must work in-office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees outside that radius may telework more with division director approval.
Minimum Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in public health, education/training, program coordination, or a related field
Experience must include each of the following:
Delivery of training, technical assistance, or educational outreach to diverse audiences.
Experience interpreting and applying laws, rules, policies, or procedures and communicating complex or technical information in clear, plain language.
Experience using data to assess training needs, evaluate program effectiveness, or identify performance or data quality issues.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain structured processes, documentation, and educational materials, and to work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
Minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview phase:
Ability to create and facilitate engaging, learner-centered training sessions using adult-learning principles, adapting style and approach to different technical skill levels.
Demonstrated problem-solving ability and sound judgment when responding to unfamiliar, complex, or sensitive issues.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple training events, logistics, timelines, and competing priorities with accuracy and attention to detail.
Ability to quickly learn and apply new systems, tools, regulatory concepts, or technical content, and confidently translate that new knowledge into training or guidance for others.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience developing training curricula, educational materials, or user guides for adult learners in a public health, health information, or government setting.
Knowledge of vital records operations, public health data systems, or the Minnesota Registration & Certification (MR&C) system, including data security and statutory requirements.
Familiarity with Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) standards and measures and their application to training, quality improvement, or program evaluation.
Experience working with hospitals, medical certifiers, funeral homes, counties, or other data-reporting partners to improve data quality, compliance, or operational practices.
Additional Requirements
Successful completion of a background and reference check is required for this position.
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.
