Working Title: CVH and Stroke Data Analyst - Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 94429
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes - Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Part-Time / 20 hours per week
Regular/Temporary : Limited - Temporary appointment anticipated to end 09/09/2028
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/22/2026
Closing Date : 06/03/2026
Hiring Agency : Health Department
Division/Unit : health Promotion and Chronic Disease Division/ Cardiovascular Health Unit
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 : Cardiovascular Health Unit
End Date : 09/09/2028
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 Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Data Analyst position is designed to support chronic disease activities focused on cardiovascular conditions (including cardiovascular disease risk factors, stroke, and heart attack) through utilization of data. It will support efforts to maintain data dashboards and reports, conduct new data analyses, develop and write data briefs and reports, translate information into plain language, and develop maps to support CVH and Stroke program planning and implementation at the Minnesota Department of Health. A special focus of this position will be to support analysis and understanding of the adoption of self-measured blood pressure with clinical support in Minnesota. The incumbent will also conduct additional data analysis activities for related chronic conditions, shared risk factors, and overlapping populations and communities.
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 9, 2028, or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner. Due to the temporary nature of this position, it could be ended at any time.
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 in a Master's or Doctorate level program focused on epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or other closely related field of study.
Current enrollment or completion of coursework in epidemiology, biostatistics, or other analysis class focused on observational data.
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:
Ability to use SAS, R, other statistical software, and other analysis and data visualization tools.
Ability to write data briefs and analytical documentation in a clear, concise, and understandable way.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using ArcGIS and Power BI.
Experience working with diverse populations such as low-income, rural residents, racial/ethnic minorities, adolescents, older adults, people with limited English proficiency, people with disabilities or mental illness, and LGBTQ communities.
An awareness of state law and statutes regarding data privacy and reporting requirements.
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.
