Administrative Assistant, Intermediate (Internal HSPH applicants only)
Salary
$62,850.46 - $96,038.55 Annually
Location
Hennepin County
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
26HSPHB18RAM024
Department
Human Services and Public Health
Division
CFS Prevention
Opening Date
07/13/2026
Closing Date
7/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
The Prevention Services Area of Children and Family Services (CFS) in Human Services Public Health (HSPH) is seeking an Intermediate Administrative Assistant to support a devoted team of professional social workers that provide short-term case management with voluntary clients. The person in this position will need to be highly organized, have the ability to work independently, and able to manage a high volume of daily tasks.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at one of the Hennepin County Human Service Center locations, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit-earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Human Services Public Health to apply for this position. Note: Limited duration employees are not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Intermediate.
To view the job classification, click here.
In this position, you will:
Need to have:
One of the following:
Bachelors degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and two years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
Six or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
Access to reliable transportation to attend meetings throughout Hennepin County.
Nice to have:
Experience:
Working with children and family services, child protection, and/or prevention services and programs.
Using Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint.
Using SharePoint.
Working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Familiarity with county-based services and community-based programs.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a timely manner.
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including phone skills to obtain accurate data from reports and writing skills to record the information clearly and concisely.
Advanced skill in a variety of computer applications including SSIS, ECF, MGA, and/or comparable programs.
About the department:
Human Services delivers a variety of services to individuals or families that assist with basic needs or encourage client change around specific objectives. We work with individuals as well as systems and communities in order to develop policy and advocate for the people we serve. The people we serve and our communities are connected. By helping one, we help the other.
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 with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive 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 (select Employee).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination 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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This position may have access to systems or other documentation that contains HIPAA data.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Rebecca Maddaus
Rebecca.Maddaus@hennepin.us
#LI-DNI
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 cant - including:
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.
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Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Human Services Public Health?
Note: Limited duration employees not eligible
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This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at one of the Hennepin County Human Service Center locations, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. - 5.30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire. Access to reliable transportation to attend meetings throughout Hennepin County. Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?
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In which of the following field(s) do you hold a bachelors degree or higher? Check all that apply.
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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?
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Describe your experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many years of experience do you have working with children and family services, child protection, and/or prevention services and programs?
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Describe your experience working with children and family services, child protection, and/or prevention services and programs, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds?
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Describe your experience working with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience using SharePoint?
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Describe your experience using SharePoint, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have advanced skill in a variety of applications including SSIS, ECF, MGA, and or comparable programs?
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Describe your advanced skill in a variety of applications including SSIS, ECF, MGA, and or comparable programs, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this advanced skill, type "None" in the space provided.
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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?
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Employer Hennepin County
Address Hennepin County Government Center
300 South Sixth Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487
Phone 612-348-7855
Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs