Working Title: Student Worker Para Prof
Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional
Agency: Minnesota IT Services
Job ID : 95025
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes #LI-Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Part-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/06/2026
Closing Date : 07/13/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota IT Services
Division/Unit : Office of Enterprise Tech
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $17.84 - $20.89 / hourly
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 218 - Insufficient Work Time/Unrep
End Date : 07/01/2029
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.
Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services (https://mn.gov/mnit/about-mnit/careers/) (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Services team, which delivers a full suite of services to state agencies, boards, councils, and commissions, and many central services to local government partners.
As a Student Worker Para Professional you will support MNIT's EEPMO (Enterprise Engagement Program Management Office) project and portfolio management functions on an administrative basis and provide administrative services to the Odyssey program. Responsibilities would include helping the EEPMO monitor a portfolio of projects and maintain organizational charts, etc. These activities support IT project managers, business analysts and managers working on a high-visibility IT project portfolio within MNIT. This could include working with staff on SharePoint updates, policy updates and other EEPMO administrative responsibilities. Other responsibilities may reside in MNIT's MMB project management office, to include helping MMB PMs keep project schedules updated, preparing presentation materials for project-related meetings, recording meeting minutes, etc. You will learn how a large, multi-faceted IT organization ooperates and understand some of the different roles within MNIT
This position is temporary and includes full state fringe benefits; it is anticipated to last three (3) years.
This position is telework eligible for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles of less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) arrangements and policy updates may be adjusted based on business needs.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must clearly demonstrate all of the following qualifications in their resume.
Education:
Student Worker Eligibility -
To be eligible for an appointment as a Student Worker Paraprofessional, you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate educational 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.
Experience:
Pursuing an information technology discipline as a freshman or sophomore.
Educational or practical experience with Microsoft O365.
Ability to deliver effective verbal or written messages that facilitate a mutual understanding on both parties.
Customer service skills that include active listening, empathy, and problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong interest in IT and project management or business analysis theory, principles and practice.
Basic knowledge of computer hardware and Windows operating systems-including troubleshooting.
Interest in pursuing a career in IT project management, business analysis, quality assurance or similar roles.
Knowledge of SDLC principles and processes.
Skill in time management, attention to detail, and general problem-solving.
Additional Requirements
It is the policy of Minnesota IT Services that a successful candidate must pass all legally required checks prior to employment which may consist of the following:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past state employees only)
Criminal History Check
Reference Check
Social Security and Address Verification
Education Verification
Other legally required checks
Minnesota IT Services does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Minnesota IT Services is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
