What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Administrative Officer - Human Services Manager 4 position at Minnesota Department of Human Services?
Working Title: Chief Administrative Officer
Job Class: Human Services Manager 4
Agency: Human Services Dept
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 Chief Administrative Officer and Recovery Director ensures that HCA has systems and infrastructure necessary for effective and efficient day-to-day operations. This includes cross-administration planning and program coordination to assure that the work of its staff aligns across HCA divisions and meets stated goals. The purpose of this position is to set direction and provide leadership and guidance for administrative functions that cross the Health Care Administration’s enterprise. These functions include but are not limited to administrative management, business continuity planning and risk management, records retention, work force planning, administrative budget management and the oversight of special projects management.
The CAO is the leader of administration-wide initiatives and acts as the chief advisor to the Assistant Commissioner for budget, administrative policy, legal, planning, human resources, and communications matters. They specify changes needed to improve performance and streamline HCA’s operations and use of resources. The CAO is responsible for fostering collaboration across the agency and within HCA, and has the authority to direct HCA operations, lead strategic efforts and guide the programmatic budget process. This position provides managerial and administrative direction to the Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, State Medicaid Director, HCA division directors and managers, and their respective groups at large.
This position is responsible for the overall management of central activities and functions for the administration, including biennial and operational budgeting, business planning and IT governance, management operations, communications, and centrally based initiatives.
Additionally, the position is responsible for facilitating the implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist policies and tools across HCA divisions and functions to help ensure HCA’s program activities are carried out in a fair and equitable manner.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
3 years of leadership experience managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff.
Experience demonstrates:
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
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 Kelly Ellich at kelly.ellich@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 Kelly Ellich at kelly.ellich@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.
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:
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: Human Services Manager 4
Agency: Human Services Dept
- Job ID: 83692
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 01/29/2025
- Closing Date: 02/19/2025
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Human Services Dept / DHS Manager
- Division/Unit: Health Care Administration / Assistant Commissioner
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $50.25 - $71.95 / hourly; $104,922 - $150,231 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 220 - Manager/Unrep
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Executive
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
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 Chief Administrative Officer and Recovery Director ensures that HCA has systems and infrastructure necessary for effective and efficient day-to-day operations. This includes cross-administration planning and program coordination to assure that the work of its staff aligns across HCA divisions and meets stated goals. The purpose of this position is to set direction and provide leadership and guidance for administrative functions that cross the Health Care Administration’s enterprise. These functions include but are not limited to administrative management, business continuity planning and risk management, records retention, work force planning, administrative budget management and the oversight of special projects management.
The CAO is the leader of administration-wide initiatives and acts as the chief advisor to the Assistant Commissioner for budget, administrative policy, legal, planning, human resources, and communications matters. They specify changes needed to improve performance and streamline HCA’s operations and use of resources. The CAO is responsible for fostering collaboration across the agency and within HCA, and has the authority to direct HCA operations, lead strategic efforts and guide the programmatic budget process. This position provides managerial and administrative direction to the Assistant Commissioner, Deputy Assistant Commissioner, State Medicaid Director, HCA division directors and managers, and their respective groups at large.
This position is responsible for the overall management of central activities and functions for the administration, including biennial and operational budgeting, business planning and IT governance, management operations, communications, and centrally based initiatives.
Additionally, the position is responsible for facilitating the implementation of diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racist policies and tools across HCA divisions and functions to help ensure HCA’s program activities are carried out in a fair and equitable manner.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
3 years of leadership experience managing programs, including strategic planning and directing the work of staff.
Experience demonstrates:
- Expertise as a manager of a large business’ operations and budgets to include finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control procedures.
- Strategic planning and strategic management training, experience, and capacity.
- Advanced level administrative policy and fiscal management skills supported by relevant experience in order to monitor and develop administrative policy recommendations and long-term financial strategies.
- Project management and process improvement skills.
- Considerable knowledge of the statutory authority, organization, functions, and objectives of DHS.
- Understanding of the administrative and operational structures of HCA and its roles and the development, implementation, and management of health care services and delivery systems.
- Advanced analytical abilities sufficient to direct the work of attorneys and other professional staff charged with the complex work of his/her cross-administration work team.
- Knowledge of workforce planning and learning and development practices.
- The ability to analyze the impact of changes and trends in federal and state legislation and associated funding streams in order to provide valid recommendations to the Assistant Commissioner.
- Excellent human relations skills to build networks of colleagues and must be able to negotiate and develop consensus across multiple stakeholder groups.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to balance and appropriately prioritize competing demands and work well under pressure.
- Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
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 Kelly Ellich at kelly.ellich@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 Kelly Ellich at kelly.ellich@state.mn.us.
If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, you may contact the Department of Human Services’ ADA Coordinator at 651-431-4945 or DHS_ADA@state.mn.us for assistance.
About Human Services Dept
WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
- A sense of purpose in their work
- Connection with their coworkers and communities
- Opportunities for personal and professional growth
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
- Tuition reimbursement
- 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
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