Executive Assistant​/Exec

Position: Executive Assistant / Exec 2
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* Working Title:

Executive Assistant / Exec 2*
* ** Job Class:
Executive 2*
* ** Agency:
Children Youth & Families Dept*
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** Job ** : 97266

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/01/2026.  _Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted._

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** Date Posted** : 09/25/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Children Youth & Families Dept / DCYF Central Office AFSCME

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** Division/Unit** : DCY - Central Office / DCYF Executive Support Staff

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* Work Shift:

** Day Shift

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** Work Hours** : 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $26.58 - $36.86 / hourly; $55,499 - $76,963 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 206 - Clerical/AFSCME

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** Work Area** : A

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** FLSA Status** :
Nonexempt

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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.

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* _ Telework ()   _(Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available._

Under limited supervision, this position will provide accurate, high level, confidential, administrative and management support to the Deputy and Assistant Commissioner's Offices (1 deputy and 4 assistant commissioners) and the Executive Leadership Team which consists of (including but not limited to):
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), Equity and Engagement Director, Chief General Counsel, Tribal Relations Director, Chief Compliance Officer and more. The incumbent will serve as a point of contact for both external constituents and internal employees on a variety of agency matters. This position will support multiple leaders on the Executive Leadership Team.

In order to meet the operational requirements of the job, this position is required to use and access labor relations information in accordance with Minnesota Statute 179.03 and as that term is defined in section 13.37, subdivision 1, paragraph (c). This position is privy to confidential and protected information related to shutdowns, strike planning, and threats to both the agency and its employees.

Responsibilities include:

+ Provides an array of professional executive and administrative assistance to manage the daily operations, communications, transactions, and schedule of assigned executive leaders while

+ Provide administrative support to assigned executive leaders' administration and/or divisions to facilitate the efficient operations as needed and assigned.

+ Carry out special assignments and projects so that issues of priority to the agency are given prompt and complete attention. Projects include…