Human Resources Student Worker / Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

Working Title: Human Resources Student Worker

Job Class: Student Worker Paraprofessional Senior

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 97666

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes*, up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time, 20 hours per week

• Regular/Temporary : Limited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers.

• Date Posted : 10/13/2026

• Closing Date : 10/20/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / AFSCME

• Division/Unit : DCYF / Human Resources Staffing

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No*

• Salary Range: $20.20 - $24.02 / hourly

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - Technical/AFSCME

• Work Area : St. Paul

• End Date : Up to 3 months

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

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

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

**This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies

***This position is temporary and does not include full state fringe benefits; the position is expected to last up to 3 months, subject to possible extension.

The Human Resources Student Worker provides administrative and technical support to the Human Resources Division while gaining practical experience in public sector human resources. The position assists with recruitment, onboarding, HR transactions, employee engagement, records management, reporting, and operational initiatives that support the agency's mission of attracting, developing, and retaining a talented workforce. This position provides an opportunity to gain experience across multiple Human Resources functions while contributing to efficient and effective HR team.

Responsibilities include:

• Support Recruitment and Talent Acquisition by providing administrative and technical support for recruitment and hiring activities to ensure efficient and effective hiring processes.

• Supports HR operational processes by assisting with employee transactions and maintaining accurate personnel records.

• Provides customer service and administrative support to employees, supervisors, applicants, and HR staff while assisting with daily HR operations.

• Supports HR by assisting with data collection, reporting, and continuous improvement efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

• Currently pursuing a post-secondary education, four-year degree in Human Resources, Business or related field determined by the agency, with at least 2 (two) years completed.

• Customer service skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to a variety of customers over the phone, in person and via email.

• Data entry skills sufficient to create database records and update entries in a timely manner.

• Skill in document and records management sufficient to accurately file and categorize electronic documents.

• Ability to understand information sufficient to maintain complex records, files, notes, and logs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Recruitment terminology sufficient to draft related documents and correspondence with accuracy and maintain records.

• Knowledge of the structure and purpose of policies and procedures sufficient to develop and use them in a public sector environment.

• Ability to analyze and make recommendations to management for new or revised administrative and program practices and procedures for smooth and efficient office operation.

• Ability to learn how to establish, maintain, and use electronic databases.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check

• Criminal Background check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver’s License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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.