• Working Title: Hepatitis Student Worker
• Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior
• Agency: Health Department

Job ID: 97598

Location: St. Paul

Telework Eligible: Yes

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Limited

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 10/17/2026

Closing Date: 10/26/2026

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Health Department

Division/Unit: Health Protection / IDEPC CCEPP Hepatitis Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly

Classified Status: Unclassified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 – American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Technical, Council No. 5)

Work Area: Department of Health

End Date: 08/31/2028

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is seeking for a Student Worker to support the Hepatitis Unit.
• This position will provide support for disease surveillance, including data entry, data management, and data analysis activities related to viral hepatitis. This position supports the general functions of the Hepatitis Unit within the Cross-Cutting Epidemiology, Programs, and Partnerships Section.

This position may have the option of some teleworking; however, it will be based on the business needs of the unit and is at supervisory discretion.

This position is part-time and will work 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work will vary, Monday through Friday. This position is anticipated to last until August 31, 2028, or until the selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.

Minimum Qualifications To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume/application clearly describe your experience in the areas listed below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held, the college where you are currently enrolled, your intended major, and anticipated graduation date. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education.

• 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

Experience with and able to understand medical terminology.

Experience reviewing and interpreting medical charts.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with members of the public and health care professionals.

Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time and adapt to change, and possess critical thinking skills and judgement.

Ability to collect and enter data.

• Additional Requirements
• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
• Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.
• MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and 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. How To Apply

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