**Working Title: Student Worker Clerical** **Job Class: Student Worker Clerical** **Agency: Health Department** + **Job ID** : 91699 + **Location** : St. Paul + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Part-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Limited + **Who May Apply** : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers. + **Date Posted** : 01/29/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/06/2026 + **Hiring Agency** : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) + **Division/Unit** : Financial Management / Accounts Payable + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift / 20 hours per week between 8:00am - 4:30pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $19.00 - $22.23 / hourly + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME Clerical, Council No. 5) + **Work Area** : Department of Health + **FLSA Status** : Nonexempt + Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) No **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 a mission-driven team in the Financial Management Division of the Minnesota Department of Health. This position will be in the accounts payable department and will be for filing of invoices, scanning invoices, data entry. You will enter all payments with accuracy and timeliness. Troubleshoot payment problems and follow up to correct discrepancies. **This position is part-time and will work 20 hours per week. The specific hours and days of work are flexible within 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday. This position is anticipated to last until 08/31/2026 or until selected candidate completes their educational program, whichever occurs sooner.** **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.** **The successful candidate, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. The agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.** **Minimum Qualifications** **The following minimum qualifications must be clearly demonstrated on the applicant's resume/application to be considered for this position.** Enrolled in either high school, a post-secondary, or graduate study program in or scheduled to enroll in (3) months. + Data entry skills sufficient to create database records and update entries in a timely manner. + Experience with computer software programs to create and/or modify information such as word processing, spreadsheets, or databases. + Skill in basic accounting sufficient to identify and resolve discrepancies in accounting records. **Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:** + Experience operating the following equipment: photocopier, printer, scanner (multifunctional device) and computer. + Communication skills sufficient to provide prompt, courteous and accurate information to a variety of people over the phone, in person and via e-mail. + Ability to practice confidentiality when required or appropriate. + Knowledge of accounting principles and practices sufficient to locate errors; and recommend solutions to procedural and fiscal problems. **Student Worker Eligibility:** To be eligible for appointment as a Student Worker you must be enrolled in a post-secondary or graduate program or plan to enroll within three months. Students may be "off" for the summer or for one semester/quarter and remain employed as a student worker, but such absences cannot exceed one semester/quarter in a year. **Preferred Qualifications** + Experience performing 10-key data entry and operating a Windows-based, computerized data entry program and equipment. + Knowledge of numeric filing systems and the ability to use this knowledge to maintain a filing system. + Clerical experience performing accounts payable in a business/finance/accounting setting. + Interest or experience in Finance. **Additional Requirements** + This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check. 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.