Job Information
State of Minnesota Grant Coordinator - State Program Administrator Coordinator in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Grant Coordinator
Job Class: State Program Administrator, Coordinator
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 4/26/2024.
Date Posted : 04/20/2024
Closing Date : 05/06/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Employ & Econ Development Dept / Employ & Economic Dev-MAPE
Division/Unit : Comm Off/Support Branch / CO Grants & Contracts
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift- 8:00am to 4:30pm
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $35.13 - $52.25 / hourly; $73,351 - $109,098 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week.
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 position manages the grant contracting operation within DEED in accordance with Minnesota Statutes and applicable Federal Laws. The position also provides policy direction to the department’s management, and specific granting instruction and assistance to the indirect and direct grant contracting personnel at DEED relating State laws, the Department of Administration’s Office Grant Management policies, MMB and budget encumbrance mandates, and DEED internal policies and procedures.
This position requires extensive knowledge of complex granting laws, policies and guidelines outlined by multiple governing bodies for contractual and agreement involving all types of grants and all other contracts assigned. The position plays a vital role for DEED grant coordination, performing contract reviews, provide lead work activities for the unit, establishing agency policies and procedures.
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
Minimum Qualifications
To receive credit for your education and experience, your resume should clearly describe how you meet each minimum and/or preferred qualification listed, including dates of employment.
Four (4) years* of grant and contract management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, training and/or monitoring of grant/grants proposals, grant agreements, or grant recipients for a grant making organization.
*Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, Accounting, Finance or other closely related field as determined by the agency can substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience; PhD substitutes for twenty-four (24) months of experience.
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following:
Organizational skills to manage, track, and report expenses, financial transactions, and invoices using Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Contracts or project management experience.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures with the ability to interpret and communicate those to grant recipients.
Communication skills to make concise presentations before public and private groups. Knowledge or experience writing policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
State and federal grant and contract management experience.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Law, Business, Accounting, Finance or other closely related field as determined by the agency.
Experience in Statewide accounting systems (SWIFT and OBIEE) or similar software.
Knowledge of state budget, federal funding, and procurement procedures.
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of the following:
Resumes of all applicants to this posting will be evaluated against the Minimum Qualifications stated above. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you. Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and education. It includes contact with the applicant's current and/or former employers.
A Criminal Background Check will be conducted on all finalists for this position. A criminal conviction will not automatically remove you from consideration for employment.
When the position requires travel and the applicant drives a state owned or leased vehicle, a driver's license record check will be conducted.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
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.