Office of African American Health Director - Health Assistant Division Director

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* Working Title:

Office of African American Health Director - Health Assistant Division Director*
* ** Job Class:
Health Assistant Division Director*
* ** Agency:
Health Department*
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** Job ** : 96320

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes / Hybrid

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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** : 08/14/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/28/2026

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** Hiring Agency** :
Health Department

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** Division/Unit** :
Office of African American Health (OAAH) / OAAH Division Director

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift / 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m.

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $51.89 - $74.31 / hourly; $108,346 - $155,159 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Executive

+ 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.

** This position is being re-posted. If you have previously applied to this job opening, you do not need to reapply to be considered.*
* The Director of African American Health will lead the Office of African American Health (OAAH) to create and implement a strategic plan for the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to improve its capacity to advance African American health through collaboration and strategy. The long-standing and systematic nature of the problems, with which this position is concerned, requires a deep appreciation for African American health disparities, including the effects of historical and concurrent oppression on health outcomes.

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* Responsibilities Include:

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* + Coordinate African American health equity and improvement activities across MDH Bureaus for African Americans through collaboration and education.

+ Develop and implement new strategies and activities to advance African American health and wellbeing, including securing funding for those activities through grant applications and state budget proposals.

+ Ensure ongoing staff development around African American health and health disparities.

+ Provide expert advice and facilitate decision-making processes through policy development and writing, intentional goal setting, and internal capacity building to advance African American health.

+ Lead the African American Health State Advisory Council.

+ Oversee the Office of African American Health grant making processes to community-based organizations.

+ Establish strong partnerships with Minnesota state enterprise leaders and other community stakeholders.

_In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date.

The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state._

** Minimum…