**Working Title: Office Administrative Specialist** **Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate** **Agency: Direct Care and Treatment** + **Job ID** : 91863 + **Location** : Vadnais Heights + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/31/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/06/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Central Office AFSCME + **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / DCT Operations + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.76 - $27.53 / hourly; $43,346 - $57,482 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME + **Work Area** : Vadnais Heights + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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. Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Operations team for an exciting opportunity as an Office Administrative Specialist. The Office Administrative Specialist position exists to provide a wide range of administrative and office support functions to the Vadnais Heights office and its staff, the Direct Care and Treatment Operations team and customers. Responsibilities include: + Provide clerical support to the DCT Vadnais Heights administrative office, so that the needs of the office are met. + Provide clerical support to DCT Administrative Office Leadership so that services are provided. + Provide administrative assistance to the DCT managers, directors and supervisors, so they have the information necessary to aid them in their responsibilities and to create an effective communication link within Direct Care and Treatment. + Follow fiscal management processes of the organization using statewide accounting principles so that supplies and equipment are readily available, services are not interrupted and DCT staff have all the necessary support. + Provide administrative, clerical and coordination support to a variety of committees and projects groups, so those members/committees can be more successful in completing their assignments. **Minimum Qualifications** **_To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experience sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held._** + Customer services skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information in person, on the phone, in writing, and/or online to internal and external clients + Data entry skills sufficient to enter information into various databases and computer programs + Accounting/Budgeting/Expense skills sufficient to complete orders and track expenses + Typing/Keyboarding skills to have accuracy when sending communications and entering data + Word processing is sufficient to prepare, edit, and finalize emails, reports, meeting minutes and/or other documents and types of written communication that are grammatically correct, in proper format, and free of spelling errors + Database Management skills sufficient to set up meetings and manage multiple Outlook calendars **Preferred Qualifications** + Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Scheduling and other software programs + Business English, spelling, grammar and typing sufficient to edit and compose a variety of documents + Office practices and equipment sufficient to develop and improve work procedures + Strong interpersonal communication skills are crucial in this position to direct customer service relationships + Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures. **Additional Requirements** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment. 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.