Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) Program Administrator - State Pr

**Working Title: Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) Program Administrator****Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal****Agency: Health Department**+ **Job ID** : 79185+ **Location** : St. Paul+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time+ **Regular/Temporary** : Limited+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers.+ **Date Posted** : 08/08/2024+ **Closing Date** : 08/21/2024+ **Hiring Agency** : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)+ **Division/Unit** : Health Systems / Health Policy (HP) Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) Health Care and Workforce Development+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday+ **Travel Required** : No+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / annually+ **Classified Status** : Unclassified+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)+ **End Date** : 09/04/2026+ **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (ov/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 Office of Rural Health and Primary Care (ORHPC) as a Program Administrator and drive impactful public health initiatives for rural and underserved urban areas. This high-profile role contributes to MDH’s vision of health equity, ensuring all communities thrive with the resources needed for optimal health. Your role will involve directing resources to enhance the healthcare workforce and improve access to primary care.Key responsibilities include:+ Leading and coordinating ORHPC programs, including grants and loan forgiveness for long-term and community-based care.+ Engaging with diverse partners to shape programs and public policy.+ Collaborating to identify and tackle public health issues with targeted initiatives.+ Crafting and implementing strategic plans to maximize program effectiveness.+ Providing policy and funding recommendations through detailed presentations and analyses.+ Evaluating program outcomes and ensuring compliance with funding regulations.+ Managing budgets, tracking expenditures, and adhering to auditing requirements.This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota or South Dakota. In-person meetings in the downtown St. Paul location and limited travel (less than 5%) across the state to grantee sites are required for the position.This is a temporary position with an anticipated end date of 09/04/2026.**Minimum Qualifications**+ Three (3) years of experience in a public health or similar program engaging external partners and managing budgets. A degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field may count toward professional experience as follows:+ Associates degree = 6 months.+ Bachelor’s degree = 12 months.+ Master’s degree = 18 months.+ Doctoral degree = 24 months.Qualifications to further be assessed during the interview process:+ Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and timelines.+ Experience and skill in engaging diverse partners, establishing effective working relationships, and building consensus.+ Excellent spoken and written communication skills sufficient to present complex information to varied audiences.+ Creativity in solving problems and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.+ Computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.**Preferred Qualifications**+ Experience analyzing, developing, and recommending public policy.+ Knowledge of issues related to public health in rural and underserved urban areas and the Minnesota healthcare workforce.+ Experience managing grants to organizations.+ Knowledge of State of Minnesota and federal grant policies and grant management requirements.+ Understanding of health equity and how to address systemic inequities through policy, programs, and funding.+ Knowledge of the public health system and private health care systems in Minnesota.+ Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills sufficient to evaluate programs and studies and conduct research.+ Master’s degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.**Additional Requirements**This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.