Hennepin County, MN
Hennepin County, MN is hiring: Strategic Projects Coordinator (Internal Library
Hennepin County, MN, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Salary: $79,945.08 - $126,905.08 Annually
Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25LIB606MV011
Department: Library
Division: Library Strategic Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Library is seeking a Strategic Project Coordinator to oversee activities for six priority areas of the departmental strategic plan including a portfolio of projects that impact all Library divisions, 41 library locations, over 600 employees and more than 500,000 library cardholders. The primary work of this position includes responding to and resolving departmental issues related to strategic plan implementation and change management.
This position will report to the Strategic Services Division Manager and be a member of the senior leadership team. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively across the department engaging in high level facilitation of senior leaders including managers and supervisors.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at library locations throughout Hennepin County and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employeeof Hennepin County Library department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Principal.
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
Need to have:
Nice to have:
Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
Hennepin County Library's mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Library services are an important part of thriving and interconnected communities, and we believe that every Hennepin County resident should have a library card and use it regularly.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Majestanina Vang
hcpromo
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Library?
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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at library locations throughout Hennepin County and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or other field appropriate to the position?
04
List any post-high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended and your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post-high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
05
How many years of experience do you have in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?Note: General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.
06
Describe your experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
07
Do you have experience leading department-wide change management initiatives?
08
Describe your experience leading department-wide change management initiatives, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
09
Do you have experience implementing strategic plans?
10
Describe your experience implementing strategic plans, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
11
In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:
12
If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate which language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent.
13
Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.
14
For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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Location : Hennepin County
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25LIB606MV011
Department: Library
Division: Library Strategic Svcs Admin
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
Closing Date: 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Library is seeking a Strategic Project Coordinator to oversee activities for six priority areas of the departmental strategic plan including a portfolio of projects that impact all Library divisions, 41 library locations, over 600 employees and more than 500,000 library cardholders. The primary work of this position includes responding to and resolving departmental issues related to strategic plan implementation and change management.
This position will report to the Strategic Services Division Manager and be a member of the senior leadership team. Additionally, this position will work collaboratively across the department engaging in high level facilitation of senior leaders including managers and supervisors.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at library locations throughout Hennepin County and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About the position type:
This is a full-time benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employeeof Hennepin County Library department to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Principal.
Click to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
- Oversee activities of six priority areas of the departmental strategic plan including management of a portfolio of projects with department-wide impact.
- Manage and engage in facilitation of managers serving as project sponsors for strategic plan activities.
- Develop, respond to and resolve issues involving strategic plan implementation including change management strategies.
- Oversee and facilitate a team of senior leaders who provide sponsorship to 20+ work teams and communities of practice.
- Partner and engage with the departmental leadership team about goals and objectives for strategic plan activities.
Need to have:
- One of the following:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or other field appropriate to the position and five or more years of experience related to the position.
- Nine or more years of experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.
Nice to have:
- Experience:
- Leading department-wide change management initiatives.
- Implementing strategic plans.
- Ability to:
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Managing multiple priorities and assignments.
- Provide leadership and direction to colleagues who do not report to you.
Candidates with fluency in another language in addition to English are encouraged to apply. Bilingual candidates who pass a language assessment may qualify for additional bilingual pay and duties.
About the department:
Hennepin County Library's mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning. Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection. Library services are an important part of thriving and interconnected communities, and we believe that every Hennepin County resident should have a library card and use it regularly.
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Majestanina Vang
hcpromo
Why work here?
Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:
- Meaningful work
- Public service
- Competitive pay
- Work-life balance
- Generous benefits
- Opportunities to grow
- Commitment to your success
By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.
If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
01
Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County Library?
- Yes
- No
02
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at library locations throughout Hennepin County and remote as job duties require. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or other field appropriate to the position?
- Yes
- No
04
List any post-high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended and your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post-high school education, type "None" in the space provided.
05
How many years of experience do you have in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?Note: General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.
- I do not have this experience
- Less than 5 years
- 5 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more
06
Describe your experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
07
Do you have experience leading department-wide change management initiatives?
- Yes
- No
08
Describe your experience leading department-wide change management initiatives, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
09
Do you have experience implementing strategic plans?
- Yes
- No
10
Describe your experience implementing strategic plans, referencing job(s) listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
11
In addition to English, identify the language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent:
- American Sign Language
- Amharic
- Arabic
- Bosnian
- Cantonese
- Croatian
- Hmong
- Khmer
- Lakota/Dakota/Nakota
- Lao
- Mandarin
- Ojibwe
- Oromo
- Russian
- Spanish
- Somali
- Vietnamese
- Other American Indian language(s)
- Other
- None of the above
12
If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate which language(s) in which you consider yourself fluent.
13
Your response to this question will help us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruiting sources and methods. Please choose the one source that best describes how you first learned about this promotional job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection.
- Department email
- Department lateral/transfer process
- Department/unit bulletin board
- Employee Career Center (ECC)
- Employee Resource Group (ERG)
- HC Connect
- Human Resources of Hennepin County
- Hennepin County co-worker
- Hennepin County job notification emails
- Supervisor/manager
- www.hennepin.jobs or www.governmentjobs.com
- Other
14
For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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