State of Minnesota Jobs

Working Title: Regional Coordinator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 04/18/2024

Closing Date : 05/08/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs / Veterans Affairs-MAPE

Division/Unit : Programs & Services / Higher Ed Veterans Program

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes / 50%

Salary Range: $26.64 - $39.06 / hourly; $55,624 - $81,557 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Telework Eligible : No

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

This job posting was previously posted. If you have already applied, you do not need to reapply unless you wish to add additional information to your application/resume.

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position exists to assist colleges and universities, within defined regional areas, with the development and operation of Campus Veterans Centers or offices. Incumbent will provide professional level assistance and support to Veterans, military members, and their dependents by identifying, accessing, educating, advocating, and adjudicating benefits provided by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) and/or Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and/or other governmental units or private organizations. Incumbent is expected to provide specialized expertise to clientele transitioning from the military to higher education and higher education to the workforce.

This position is based out of Bemidji State University in Bemidji, Minnesota.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Two (2) years professional experience in case management, benefit administration and/or benefits and services available for Veterans, Service Members and Families or related field

Skill in:

• Public speaking and writing

• Data gathering and data reporting

Ability to:

• Effectively communicate, sufficient to explain department services and guidelines

• Investigate, analyze, and interpret regulations, policies, procedures, and financial information to make appropriate determinations

• Demonstrate effective human relations and diversity skills

• Develop and maintain partner and stakeholder relationships

• Liaison with high level campus officials and clients

• Understand campus environments

STATUTORY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

To be considered eligible for appointment to this position, as technical staff defined in Minnesota Statutes 196.07, applicants must have the following qualifications defined in section 196.02:

1. Residence in the State of Minnesota,

2. Citizenship in the United States, and

3. Veteran of the armed forces of the United States as defined in section 197.447.

197.447 Veteran, defined : The word "veteran" as used in Minnesota Statutes, except in sections 136F.28, 196.21, and 243.251, means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who has been separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty, or who has met the minimum active duty requirement as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, title 38, section 3.12a, or who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 95-202. The active military service must be certified by the United States Secretary of Defense as active military service and a discharge under honorable conditions must be issued by the Secretary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Veterans services at an institute of higher learning

• Experience working in Veterans services for County, State of Federal agencies

• Experience working in colleges' and universities' organizational structures and programs and the services they provide

• Experience working in remote location without direct supervision

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• Applicants will be required to submit an original or certified copy of their DD214 if called for an interview. The hiring process will not be delayed if selected interviewees are unable to produce a DD214.

• Selected applicant must be a Minnesota resident prior to employment start date.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

• Finalists may be required to pass a driver's license 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.