Working Title: Grants Specialist Senior

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Administration Dept

• Job ID : 79262

• 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 : 08/27/2024

• Closing Date : 09/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Community Svcs Business Unit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Non-exempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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.

The Office of Grants Management (OGM) works in partnership with more than 30 state agencies and organizations to standardize, streamline, and improve state grant-making practices and increase public information about state grant opportunities.

This new position will manage the Department of Administration's portfolio of state-issued grants to dozens of organizations throughout Minnesota and includes providing grants management support and oversight during the lifecycle of a grant. The position will develop Requests for Proposals, oversee grantee-selection, approve work plans and budgets, monitor grantees, and provide technical guidance to grantees, many of whom are new to state government and may need extra technical assistance and support in understanding and complying with grant requirements. The position will also research grants management best practices and develop training and other resources to support grantees.

To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. At present, this position will have the option to telework with expectations to work onsite a minimum of one (1) day a week in concert with the OGM team and on other occasions as requested by management to meet business needs. The hybrid arrangement and frequency of onsite work may be subject to change. Completion of a telework agreement will be required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in grants management or grants compliance.

• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of grants administration or grants management from pre-award through grant close-out.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and basic grant financial practices and procedures.

• Experience developing, conducting, and/or facilitating trainings and educational presentations.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to analyze and interpret laws, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.

• Strong communication skills (written and oral), including the ability to make presentations to groups.

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.

Preferred Qualifications

• An Associate's degree or higher in public policy, business administration/management, nonprofit management, or related field.

• Knowledge of Minnesota's Legacy (https://www.legacy.mn.gov/) grant requirements and the Minnesota Department of Administration’s Office of Grants Management policies (https://mn.gov/admin/government/grants/policies-statutes-forms/) .

• Experience with Foundant or other grants management software.

• Grants management and/or grants compliance experience in the public sector.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders.

• Experience working with culturally diverse groups and organizations in grants management.

• Experience drafting, publishing, and managing grant Request for Proposals.

• Experience applying internal control principles.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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 actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.