Disparity Reduction Strategies Coordinator (Internal Hennepin County Applicants Only)

Description

Hennepin County is seeking a Senior Department Administrator for our Disparity Reduction line of business to lead, guide, and coordinate internal departments across the County to support disparity reduction efforts and the seven domains of housing, health, education, employment, income, justice, and connectivity, as part of the County's disparity reduction priority. This position will provide strategic guidance and maintain relationships internally and externally and is a key leader within the Disparity Reduction line of business.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed primarily at the Hennepin County Government Center building in downtown Minneapolis at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487, at various community locations and Hennepin County buildings, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will primarily be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening work hours will be required. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This position is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.

This position is internally classified as a Department Administrator, Senior.

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Note: You must attach a cover letter and resume with your application materials to be considered for this position.

In this position, you will:

• Partner with department directors across the County to facilitate, set strategy and identify opportunities to further goals/results within the seven domains.

• Provide guidance for large, cross-functional projects and initiatives countywide as it relates to disparity reduction as a priority. Ensure the application of a disparity reduction and equity lens is embedded in projects and initiatives.

• Ensure the connection and inclusion of support services such as engagement, data analytics, etc. are part of projects and initiatives, as needed.

• Work closely with the Chief Data Officer and the Disparity Reduction Head of Analytics to further County analytics strategy and approach focused on data collection, analysis and information of strategies

• Provide support and guidance to domain leads, data analysts and leaders on their domain goals, objectives and strategies.

• Administer and lead specific services and initiatives in the Disparity Reduction line of business as needed.

• Work in partnership with Communications and domain leads to ensure proactive storytelling of disparity reduction efforts and strategies.

• Provide project management and strategic planning functions for key projects for the ACA as it relates to the disparity reduction domains.

• Facilitate and convene the Disparity Reduction Governance Board and the Domain Leads bi-monthly meetings. Ensure alignment with domain strategies.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Ten years or more of program administration experience in government, nonprofit, education, or an organization closely related to government.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, social work, public administration, education, or other field appropriate to the position and six years or more of program administration experience in government, nonprofit, education, or an organization closely related to government.

Nice to have:

• Experience:

• Providing leadership through planning, coordinating, organizing, and problem-solving with the ability to think both strategically and tactically.

• Engaging with stakeholders and communities on topics that impact local residents.

• Leading multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams and workgroups.

• In racial, gender, LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and other differing ability equity.

Knowledge of and ability to successfully apply Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices in efforts to reduce racial and other disparities.Ability to:

• Understand the connection/intersection between community engagement and county services.

• Foster an environment that recognizes and respects cultural, lifestyle, and socioeconomic differences and provides culturally appropriate services.

• Acquire and carry out complex administration and program concepts.

• Work with elected officials, administrators, and policy makers with disparate viewpoints.

About the department:

The mission of the Disparity Reduction line of business is to co-create equitable and innovative solutions to eliminate disparities and advance racial equity across Hennepin County. We join with all lines of business to make long-term positive impacts in the domains of education, employment, health, housing, income, justice, and connectivity. The Disparity Reduction line of business provides strategic directions, coordination, and management for the county's disparity reduction efforts. This includes intentional strategy making across all seven domains as well as direct service areas within the line of business.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (Log in as Guest).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

Your future. Made here.

This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience.

Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Brooke Haaf

Brooke.Haaf@hennepin.us

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?

Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

• Yes

• No

02

This position is hybrid and will be performed both remotely and on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center building in downtown Minneapolis at 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487as job duties require.

Work hours will primarily be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening work hours will be required.

While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet these requirements?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in one of the fields below? Check all that apply.

• Business administration

• Education

• Public administration

• Public health

• Social work

• Another related field

• None of the above

04

Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many full-time equivalent years of program administration experience in government, nonprofit, education, or an organization closely related to government do you have?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years

• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more but less than 9 years

• 9 years or more, but less than 10 years

• 10 years or more

06

Describe your program administration experience in government, nonprofit, education, or an organization closely related to government, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

Describe your experience providing leadership through planning, coordinating, organizing, and problem-solving with the ability to think both strategically and tactically, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

08

Describe your experience engaging with stakeholders and communities on topics that impact local residents, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

Describe your knowledge of and ability to successfully apply Diversity, Equity and Inclusion best practices in efforts to reduce racial and other disparities, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

10

The individual in this role needs to have the ability to understand the connection/intersection between community engagement and county services. Please provide one brief example (1-2 paragraphs) of how you view this connection.

11

Describe your ability to acquire and carry out complex administration and program concepts, referencing positions listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

12

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs