Working Title: WIC Administrative Assistant - Office & Administrative Specialist Senior

Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Senior

Agency: Health Department

- Job ID: 98061
- Location: St. Paul
- Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
- Full/Part Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers and eligible bidders simuealtanously.
- Date Posted: 10/29/2026
- Closing Date: 11/04/2026
- Hiring Agency: Health Department
- Division/Unit: Child and Family Health Division / Breastfeeding, Training and Communication Unit
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
- Salary Range: $22.62 - $30.62 / hourly; $47,230 - $63,934 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
- Work Area: Breastfeeding, Training and Communication Unit
- FLSA Status: Nonexempt
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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.

Join our dynamic team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), where your passion for public health can make a tangible impact on the well-being of all Minnesotans.



The WIC Administrative Assistant is located within the Breastfeeding, Training, and Communication Unit of the SNP Section. This position provides advanced administrative support to the Supplemental Nutrition Programs Section and the CFH Division.

Primary Responsibilities

- Provide administrative support activities and coordination for the Supplemental Nutrition Programs Section.
- Provide other program duties to enable effective and productive functioning for the SNP Section and the Director’s Office.
- Provide support and coordination of SNP Section and CFH Division meetings to ensure communication and collaboration across WIC local agencies, our section and our division.
- Train and support staff in section procedures and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

One (1) Year Of Experience Providing Administrative Support In a Public Health, Healthcare, Or Governmental Setting. Experience Must Include The Following

- Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and/or complaints.




- Ability to explain policies and procedures in a clear, concise, and professional manner to both internal and external customers.
- Communication skills sufficient to answer telephones, direct call, take messages and take meeting notes.
- Ability to use computerized software systems and applications, such as Word, Excel, mail merge using two databases, document retrieval, spreadsheet programs, databases, electronic mail programs and scheduling programs.

Degree Equivalencies

A related degree will substitute for the required experience as follows:

- Doctorate may substitute for two (2) years of experience.
- Master's degree or JD may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
- Bachelor's degree may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
- Associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of the functions, procedures, policies and organization of the Child and Family Health Division and Minnesota Department of Health.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites programs.
- Ability to communicate in other languages such as Hmong, Spanish, or Somali.

Additional Requirements

- This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
- MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All appli

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