Working Title: MCH Data Scientist Student Worker - Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 92284
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited - Anticipated to end 12/01/2026
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/20/2026
Closing Date : 02/26/2026
Hiring Agency : Health Department
Division/Unit : Child and Family Health Division / Directors Office
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $19.85 - $23.61 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Directors Office
End Date : 12/01/2026
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.
This student worker position exists to assist with short term projects in Child and Family Health (CFH) Division, working with the State Systems Development Initiative (SSDI) Project Director related to data activities for the Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant and SSDI Grant.
Primary job duties include:
Providing research and data capacity support for Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant efforts including the Title V MCH Needs Assessment and MCH Title V programs.
Assisting in creating and maintaining data dashboards.
Participating in development of structural and process measures linked to the National Performance Measures.
Maintaining the SSDI minimum and core data sets for State Title V MCH and Children and Youth with Special Health Needs (CYSHN) programs.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) , 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 or in a bordering state within 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.
This position is part-time and will work up to 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible Monday through Friday and will be dependent on the student worker's schedule. This position is anticipated to last until December 1, 2026, or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.
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.
Current registration in a masters or doctoral program such as nursing, public health, epidemiology, social work, early childhood, public affairs, or other health, and public health interest or research related fields.
Student Worker Eligibility: To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. If you are enrolled at a credit-granting institution you must carry at least six semester/nine quarter credits. If enrolled at a non-credit granting institution or one that only offers one credit per class, you must be taking two or more classes per semester/quarter. Any lesser credit (class) load will be treated as a semester/quarter off. Graduate students must be enrolled in at least two courses or making progress on a dissertation. You will be asked to complete an Educational Verification form prior to appointment.
Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:
Knowledge of the general nature and objectives of statewide public health programs and MDH functions.
Knowledge of and experience with computer programs such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, graphics, PowerPoint and Access.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate level student in Epidemiology, Biostatistics or similar field.
Knowledge of and experience in data collection, management, and analysis using statistical computing software such as SAS, Tableau, and Power BI.
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.
