What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director for the Office of African American Health position at Minnesota Department of Health?
Working Title: Director for the Office of African American Health
Job Class: Health Assistant Division Director
Agency: Health Department
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.
Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of the Health Equity Bureau, the Director for the Office of African American Health (OAAH) will lead the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to improve its capacity to advance African American health through collaboration and innovative strategies. The long-standing and systematic nature of this work requires deep understanding of African American health disparities data and the underlying causes.
Main responsibilities will include:
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes 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 these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Job Class: Health Assistant Division Director
Agency: Health Department
- Job ID: 83748
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 02/04/2025
- Closing Date: 03/03/2025
- Hiring Agency: Health Department / Health-Managerial
- Division/Unit: Health Equity / OAAH Div Dir
- 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: $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Managerial Plan
- Work Area: Health Equity / OAAH Div Dir
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
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.
Reporting to the Assistant Commissioner of the Health Equity Bureau, the Director for the Office of African American Health (OAAH) will lead the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to improve its capacity to advance African American health through collaboration and innovative strategies. The long-standing and systematic nature of this work requires deep understanding of African American health disparities data and the underlying causes.
Main responsibilities will include:
- Strategically develop and implement both current and new strategies and activities to advance African American health and well-being.
- Ensure internal collaboration and workforce development to advance African American health.
- Ensure external networking and partnership collaboration to advance African American health.
- Advance equity within MDH and across the state enterprise: Build momentum to reduce health disparities and improve the diversity of MDH workforce and supply chain.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes 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 these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
- Four (4) years of professional level experience within Health Equity or African American Health.
- Three or more years of supervisory or managerial level experience that includes leading professional level staff.
- Experience must demonstrate the following, which should be referenced directly within your resume:
- Leadership experience can include:
- Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;
- Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4);
- A paid/unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (e.g. ERG)
- Fields of study may include programs such as: African American Studies, Social Justice Studies, Social Work, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Public Health, or related fields.
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in African American Studies, Social Justice, Public Health, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated ability to influence and skillfully execute a modern vision in viewing employment and management policies and practices through an equity lens.
- Demonstrated familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis.
- Cross-cultural dispute resolution skill to facilitate conversations and reach mutually agreeable resolutions.
- Demonstrated skill in understanding foundational and systemic barriers to both social and economic equity and the ability to identify paradigms for addressing them.
- Demonstrated ability to describe and address the ways in which historical and contemporary racism and discrimination impact individual and systematic health outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work with managers to improve the workplace experience and occupational trajectories of historically marginalized/under-represented groups.
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
Successful completion of a background check is required for this position.
This employment does not require a valid driver’s license, but it does require travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
How To Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Megan Baer at megan.baer@state.mn.us
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Megan Baer at megan.baer@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Health ADA Coordinator at health.hr.ada@state.mn.us
About Health Department
Come work for one of the best public health systems in the nation and you will contribute to our mission to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are working hard to achieve our vision for health equity in Minnesota, where all communities are thriving, and all people have what they need to be healthy. Our collaborative, mission-driven work environment is a major factor in promoting a high level of employee health awareness, employee longevity and job satisfaction.
Why Work For Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
- A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.
Applicants With Disabilities
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the support you need.
Salary : $104,922 - $150,231
