Eligibility Specialist - State Program Administrator

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* Working Title:

Eligibility Specialist*
* ** Job Class:
State Program Administrator*
* ** Agency:
Public Employees Retirement Association*
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** Job ** : 97391

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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

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** Date Posted** : 10/02/2026

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** Closing Date** : 10/16/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Public Employees Retirement Association / Pub Employ Retire Assoc-MAPE

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** Divis*
* ** ion/Unit** :
Account Information Management/Eligibility

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $24.40 - $35.30 / hourly; $50,947 - $73,706 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

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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 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.

** Job Summary*
* ** Help protect the retirement future of Minnesota's public employees!*
* PERA is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Account Information Management team as an Eligibility Specialist. In this role, you'll be at the center of ensuring retirement plan eligibility and reporting accuracy by researching complex issues, interpreting state statutes and policies, guiding employers through compliance requirements, and resolving data and reporting discrepancies. You'll combine customer service, critical thinking, and technical expertise to support employers, members, and the long-term integrity of PERA's retirement plans.

If you're passionate about problem-solving, building relationships, and making a difference through meaningful public service, we encourage you to apply.

This position is telework eligible and offers a hybrid work schedule, based on agency and department needs. Scheduled in-office workdays will be at the PERA office, 60 Empire Drive, Suite 200, St. Paul, Minnesota.

- Candidates residing in Minnesota within 50 miles of our St Paul office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

- Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from our office may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

- Candidates residing in a bordering state within 50 miles of our office may be eligible to telework up to 50%.

- Candidates who do not reside in Minnesota or within 50 miles of the office in a state bordering Minnesota are not eligible to be hired, unless planning to relocate within 50 miles of the office or report to the office full time.

PERA offers parking in an attached ramp at no cost to employees.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending day, month, and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.*
* One and one-half (1.5) years of experience administering benefit programs and determining benefit eligibility.

* A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

-    Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, or comparable software to prepare correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and status updates

-    Experience responding to external stakeholders regarding complex benefit programs (e.g., retirement, healthcare, Social Security, Medicare)

-    Experience performing detailed financial calculations and auditing complex financial transactions

Minimum qualifications that will be assessed during the interview process:

-    Experience applying policies, procedures, and systems to determine eligibility for benefit plans

-    Experience managing multiple tasks, working independently, and collaborating in a team environment

-    Ability to communicate effectively with…