**Working Title: Policy and Systems Manager - Admin Officer** **Job Class: Administrative Officer** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 91793 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes / Hybrid + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/31/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/20/2026 + **Hiring Agency** : Health Department + **Division:** Office of African American Health + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes - Up to 25% of the time + **Salary Range:** $34.66 - $50.52 / hourly; $72,370 - $105,485 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented + **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Executive + 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. The Policy and Systems Manager will lead the strategic development, coordination, and implementation of policy and systems-level initiatives for the Office of African American Health (OAAH). This position serves as the policy coordinator for OAAH, and the primary legislative and policy lead between OAAH and the African American Health State Advisory Council (AAHSAC). This role supports statutory responsibilities, advisory council coordination, legislative priorities, and reporting requirements. The role advances the Office’s legislative mandate to identify and address systemic barriers contributing to health disparities impacting the health of African Americans in Minnesota. This will be accomplished by translating community-identified priorities, advisory council recommendations, legislative direction, and data-informed insights into actionable policy proposals and cross-sector systems-change strategies across key sectors including public health, health care, environment, housing, education, employment, and criminal justice. In addition, the Policy and Systems Manager will serve as the programmatic lead for the African American Health and Wellbeing Programs Collective, an internal MDH collaborative initiative focused on mitigating identified health disparities affecting African American communities statewide through the alignment of policy, data, program priorities, outreach and engagement efforts. In this capacity, the position convenes and coordinates internal MDH programs, supports shared planning and collaboration, and integrates policy and systems thinking across programs, grantmaking, data, partner engagement, advisory processes, and legislative priorities. The role also provides coordination and technical support to local public health partners to strengthen policy implementation and systems alignment at the community level, advancing culturally responsive, equity-centered, and sustainable improvements in health and wellbeing for African American Minnesotans. **_The telework policy exempts employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement to help the State of Minnesota benefit from top talent in every corner of the state._** **Minimum Qualifications** _The applicant’s resume/application must clearly demonstrate the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position._ Two (2) years of experience in policy development, systems-change strategy, or legislative analysis in a government, public health, or community setting focused on advancing health equity or improving outcomes for African American populations. Experience must include the following: + Experience collaborating with community-based organizations, advisory councils, and/or advocacy coalitions to co-create policy solutions that reflect lived experience and community priorities. + Demonstrated leadership in one of the following: + Experience as a supervisor, lead workers, 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 or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include: 1+ years identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, AND 100+ hour/year time commitment. **Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:** + Experience designing, advancing, and implementing policy and system-change strategies in response to health disparities, systemic inequities, or legislative directives. + Demonstrated ability to develop policy briefs, white papers, legislative reports, and strategic recommendations tailored to a variety of audiences, including policymakers, agency staff, and community leaders. + Familiarity with state and local government systems, including legislative processes, administrative rules, and interagency coordination. + Proven ability to work across sectors such as healthcare, housing, education, criminal justice, environment, and economic development to support comprehensive systems transformation. **Degree Equivalencies** A related doctorate degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience, a related master’s degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; a related bachelor’s degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; and a related associate’s degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience. **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of Minnesota’s legislative landscape, public health system, and MDH priorities and structures. + Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with a demonstrated ability to work effectively across lines of difference, build trust, and sustain collaborative partnerships. + Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder working groups, interagency teams, or cross-functional policy initiatives in dynamic and politically sensitive environments. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and translate it into culturally relevant, actionable content. + Strong knowledge of structural and historical determinants of African American health and the ability to apply equity and public health frameworks to policy analysis and systems design. **Additional Requirements** This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check. This employment does not require a valid driver’s license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting. 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. 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