Health Policy Assistant Division Director - Health Assistant Division Director

Working Title: Health Policy Assistant Division Director - Health Assistant Division Director

Job Class: Health Assistant Division Director

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 97631

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 11/06/2026

• Closing Date : 12/01/2026

• Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)

• Division/Unit : Health Systems / Health Policy / Division Director Staff

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $51.89 - $74.31 / hourly; $108,346 - $155,159 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 – Managerial Plan

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Re-Posting : Yes

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

Join the Minnesota Department of Health as a strategic leader helping shape health policy for the state. As the Assistant Division Director for the Health Policy Division, you will play a pivotal role in advancing public health, supporting statewide priorities, and ensuring effective operations for a division that influences the health and well-being of all Minnesotans. The Assistant Division Director (ADD) supports the Director of the Health Policy Division in providing strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for a division of approximately 150 staff and a $50M annual budget. Working in partnership with the Director and another Assistant Division Director, this role leads division-wide planning, oversees administrative functions, supports program implementation, and ensures alignment with departmental policies, state mandates, and health equity goals. The ADD supervises key administrative positions, collaborates closely with section managers, and represents division needs with internal partners such as HR, Financial Management, MNIT, Grants & Contracts, and the Office of the General Counsel.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and administrative oversight for division operations, supervising Director’s Office staff and supporting section managers on HR, fiscal, communication, and operational matters.

• Lead division-wide planning and operational activities, including strategic planning, work plans, performance measurement, and division meetings.

• Oversee grants, contracts, records management, and compliance functions, ensuring timely and accurate submissions and adherence to policies, laws, and data practices requirements.

• Serve as the division’s primary liaison to key internal partners (HR, MNIT, Financial Management, General Counsel), supporting day-to-day administrative functions and ensuring effective communication and coordination.

• Represent the division in agency-wide initiatives, internal governance groups, and operational teams; serve as acting Director during absences or emergencies.

In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework , this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four (4) years of experience in a governmental or large organizational setting completing all of the following:

• Developing, implementing, or evaluating policies or strategic initiatives

• Experience with budget management or fiscal oversight

• Demonstrated leadership experience which may include:

• Experience as a manager, supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead;

• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI, L4, Everyday Leaders);

• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization;

• A paid or unpaid position leading a program of chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include 1+ years identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, AND 100+ hours/year time commitment.

A degree in Public Health, Public Policy, Public Administration, Health Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field may count towards professional experience as follows:

• Associates = 6 months

• Bachelors = 12 months

• Masters = 18 months

• PhD = 24 months

Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

• Background in health policy or healthcare administration

• Experience drafting, reviewing, or interpreting policy, legislation, reports, or other formal written materials.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to analyze complex information, data, or operational issues and recommend solutions.

• Ability to prioritize projects and initiatives by aligning people and resources to meet the needs and strategies of the organization.

• Ability to operate within ambiguous situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) or more years of experience supervising professional staff.

• Experience working in or with state government, particularly within a health or human services agency.

• Familiarity with Minnesota’s legislative, budgetary, and policy development processes.

• Demonstrated success managing change, implementing strategic plans, or improving organizational systems.

• Knowledge of public health, health care delivery systems, and health policy issues in Minnesota.

Additional Requirements

• This employment does not require a valid driver’s license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.

• This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

• 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.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.