Minnesota State Retirement System (MSRS) administers retirement plans that provide retirement, survivor, and disability benefit coverage for Minnesota state employees, the Metropolitan Council, and many non-faculty employees at the University of Minnesota and Minnesota State university system. MSRS covers over 56,000 active employees and currently pays monthly benefits to over 44,000 retirees and survivors.

Working Title: Clerical Specialist
Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist, Intermediate
Agency: MN State Retirement System

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 03/07/2023
• Closing Date: 03/21/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN State Retirement System / State Retirement System-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MN State Retirement System / Records Division
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $18.55 - $24.60 / hourly; $38,732 - $51,364 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 206 - Clerical/AFSCME
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

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 job posting will be used to fill up to 2 vacancies.

This position is responsible for entering banking information for direct deposit into both the MSRS database and the Record Keeper database for participants across all plans that MSRS administers. This position enters beneficiary information and demographic change information into both the Aurora database and the Record Keeper databases. Additionally, this position provides typing and other related clerical services to all MSRS staff and divisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• English language skills sufficient to be able to speak, read, write, understand, and respond to written and spoken communications.

• Data entry database management skills sufficient to accurately enter data, maintain database, and effectively retrieve information from multiple databases.

• Typing/keyboarding skills sufficient to be able to accurately type correspondence in a timely fashion (55 WPM)

• Ability to check completed work for spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.

• Ability to use customer service skills to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate information to customers in person or on the phone.

• Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Aurora, Record Keeper database systems or similar database systems.

• Experience handling sensitive and confidential material with discretion.

• Experience working with tax withholding and beneficiary laws.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Retirement Systems of MN that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and past State employees only)
• Criminal History Check
• Employment Reference Check
• Social Security and Address Verification
• Education Verification
• Driver's License Check

**The Retirement Systems will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants muct be legally authorized to work in the US.**

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact April Strong at april.strong@hr.mnretirement.us.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to April Strong at april.strong@hr.mnretirement.us.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.