Employment Opportunities

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Minnesota State is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing talented employees who serve our 300,000+ students each year throughout the state. We have a vibrant and diverse system of 33 colleges and universities with 15,300+ dedicated faculty and staff focused on student success.
If you are interested in working at Minnesota State, we welcome you to review the current opportunities, as well as information regarding compensation and benefits, professional development, and employee and labor relations.

External Applicants

Applicants not currently employed by Minnesota State can access the career site to search and apply for jobs, and to check the status of applications. Those applying for a position will be prompted to create a profile in Workday. For assistance, please contact us.

Internal Applicants

All current Minnesota West system employees will need to log in to the career site in Workday to apply for a position. Employees may also search for "Browse Jobs - Employees" in Workday via the search bar at the top to view open positions.

Internal Applicants - Workday


Administration

Title Close Date: Location
No available opportunities at this time.    

Faculty

Title Close Date: Location
Temporary Electrician Instructor 11/10/2026 Canby
Men’s Head Soccer Coach 11/18/2026 Worthington

Staff

Title Close Date Location
General Maintenance Worker 11/04/2026 Granite Falls
Enrollment Specialist 11/03/2026 Granite Falls, Pipestone or Canby
Fire & EMS Program Administrative Specialist 11/03/2026 Jackson

Other Employment Links

Title Details
Nursing Assistant Role Actors

Role Description:

  • Role: Resident or person receiving care during skills tests.
  • Responsibilities: Follow provided scripts and scenarios to realistically portray a healthcare client.
  • Training: Mandatory training provided by the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Testing Company, Headmaster, to become a certified actor.
  • Location: Opportunities available in Worthington, Granite Falls, and Marshall, MN areas, approximately 3-4 times per month.
  • Schedule: Part-time, year-round opportunity. Test-out times vary by site location and typically run weekdays (various dates) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • The hourly pay rate is $15-$16.
  • Actors must be at least 18 years of age and must understand that they are not eligible to sit for the State competency test for six (6) months from the date they last worked as an actor.

How to Apply:

Contact Linzie Dagel at linzie.dagel@mnwest.edu

Registered Nurse Test Observers

Role Description:

  • Role: Administer the Minnesota Nurse Aid Competency Exam.
  • Locations: Granite Falls and Jackson.
  • Qualifications: Qualified candidates will administer the Nurse Aid Competency exam per the protocols and procedures approved by the State of Minnesota. A current Minnesota Registered Nursing license and 1 year of experience in long-term care is required.

How to Apply:

Contact Linzie Dagel to apply or for more information. linzie.dagel@mnwest.edu


Minnesota West employs over 200 talented faculty, staff, and administrators with diverse skills and backgrounds dedicated to supporting teaching and learning every day. We serve nearly 5,000 students worldwide across five campuses, two learning centers, and an online community.

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Minnesota State 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 encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the United States.