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Working Title: Information Technology Spec 3 - Identity and Access Management Specialist
Job Class: Information Technology Specialist 3
Agency: Minnesota State

• Job ID: 96848
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/08/2026
• Closing Date: 09/22/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / MNSCU Central Office-MAPE
• Division/Unit: MnSCU System Office / MnSCU OOC Classified S - Z
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $33.96 - $55.83 / hourly; $70,908 - $116,573 / annually
• Job Class Option: Information Security
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

?Job Description

This position supports the secure, accurate, and timely management of employee digital identities throughoutthe full employee lifecycle-from recruitment and hire through job changes, leave events, and separation. Therole focuses on identity data integration and access provisioning driven by the Enterprise Resource Planning(ERP) system to ensure employees have appropriate access to systems, applications, and data needed to performtheir roles.

The IAM Specialist works closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Information Technology, and security teamsto translate employee lifecycle events into identity, authentication, and authorization actions that supportinstitutional operations, compliance requirements, and security standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience supporting enterprise systems and integrations, preferably in higher education.
• Understanding of identity and access management concepts, including identity lifecycle, authentication,authorization, and access provisioning.
• Experience working with structured data, system integrations, or business process automation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in incident management, request fulfillment, escalation management, andoperational communications.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills, sufficient to workingwith business partners to understand the organizational needs and to explain technical issues in plainlanguage.

Preferred Qualification

• Experience working with an ERP or HR/HCM platform in a higher education setting.
• Familiarity with directory services and identity platforms (for example: Okta, Entra ID or similartechnologies).
• Experience troubleshooting data integrations or event-based workflows.
• Understanding of privacy, security, and compliance considerations related to employee data.
• Understanding and familiarity of IT service management practices and tools (e.g. Team Dynamix,ServiceNow or similar) and knowledge base practices.
• Demonstrated experience supporting security, privacy, and compliance requirements within operationalworkflows.

How to Apply

To view the full job posting and to apply please go to: https://minnstate.wd115.myworkdayjobs.com/Minnesota_State_Careers/job/St-Paul/Information-Technology-Spec-3---Identity-and-Access-Management-Specialist_JR0000005692 .

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Shane Moore at [email protected] or 651-273-3967 .

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 Shane Moore at [email protected] .

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
  • Fertility care, including IVF
  • Diabetes care
  • Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care

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.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/ .