Working Title: Longitudinal Follow-Up Student Worker - Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 92475
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited - Anticipated to last through 09/01/2027
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 02/27/2026
Closing Date : 03/12/2026
Hiring Agency : Health Department
Division/Unit : Child and Family Health Division / Longitudinal Follow-Up Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $19.85 - $23.61 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME
Work Area : Longitudinal Follow-Up Unit
End Date : 09/01/2027
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.
The Longitudinal Follow Up Student position exists as part of the longitudinal follow up (LFU) unit to assist in conducting longitudinal surveillance activities for Newborn Screening (NBS) conditions, including congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV), critical congenital heart disease (CCHD), heritable conditions (HC), and hearing loss. Longitudinal surveillance is necessary to advance public health understanding of NBS outcomes, describe illness and sequelae, identify risk factors, better understand barriers to care, and identify potential areas for interventions to support families. This position will assist LFU staff in data collection by requesting and abstracting medical charts, ensuring accurate and timely data entry, assisting in data cleaning, data management, and data analysis activities and other surveillance and longitudinal follow-up activities as needed.
This position is part-time and can work up to 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday. This position is anticipated to last through September 1, 2027, or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.
This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant's resume/application to be considered for this position.
Current enrollment or registration in a Master's or Doctorate program in epidemiology, maternal and child health, environmental health, or related public health or related field of study.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Career goals in public health field - maternal and child health, epidemiology, or related field
Ability to work collaboratively and develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations with co-workers, supervisors, and health care professionals.
Strong attention to detail; ability to focus on all areas of tasks and responsibilities, producing accurate, high-quality work.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members of the public and health care professionals.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, manage time, adapt to change, and possess critical thinking skills and judgement.
Additional Requirements
The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass an employment reference check and background check.
This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand some travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
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.
