**Working Title: Access & Equity Coordinator** **Job Class: Student Worker Para Professional Senior** **Agency: Corrections Dept** + **Job ID** : 80301 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 09/20/2024 + **Closing Date** : 10/10/2024 + **Hiring Agency** : Department of Corrections + **Division/Unit** : Office for Equity, Access, and Inclusion + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 5% of the time + **Salary Range:** $19.56 - $23.26 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **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 position assists the Office for Equity, Access, and Inclusion in developing and supporting the Department of Corrections (DOC) Affirmative Action Plan and promoting affirmative action/equal employment opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Limited English Programming (LEP), and diversity programs. 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 qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. + Completion of two (2) years of post-secondary education in Human Resources, Education, Public Policy, or closely related field. Applicants that meet the education requirements listed above will be further assessed on the following: + Knowledge of standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets, and databases sufficient to create and modify reports. + Ability to compile, research, and analyze information from databases. + Writing skills sufficient to communicate and update work plan documents, draft letters, and other documents. **Preferred Qualifications** The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position: + Working knowledge of regulatory compliance, civil rights, and labor law, and/or diversity, equity and inclusion programming. + Working knowledge of basic statistical methods, practices, and procedures. **Physical Requirements** The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.Wynn@state.mn.us ). **Additional Requirements** The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation. Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records. New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment. 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.