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Working Title: Grants Management Coordinator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

Agency: Explore Minnesota

• Job ID : 79593

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, required to be in the St. Paul office every Wednesday

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/27/2024

• Closing Date : 09/16/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Explore Minnesota / Explore MN Tourism - MAPE

• Division/Unit : Explore Minnesota Tourism / Tourism-Program Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Not Applicable Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $26.95 - $39.34 / hourly; $56,271 - $82,141 / annually

• 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 (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 purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and support grant administration efforts. Duties to include administration; interagency coordination; program, policy and guideline development; implementation; technical assistance; grant monitoring; contract management; reconciliation, reimbursement and project closeout.

This position exists to serve as an expert on effective and equitable grants management and ensure agency staff comply with the Department of Administration’s Office of Grants Management (OGM) and the agency’s policies and procedures.

The position provides technical expertise and guidance to agency staff on grant Requests for Proposals, contract drafting and overall grant management and administration of agency grants.

Key responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and monitor grant programs consistent with Office of Grants Management (OGM) policies including financial reconciliation, monitoring and grant close outs.

• Inconjunction with various grant programapplication processes, provide notification, guidance and resources for potential grant applicants.

• Ensure that non-governmental organizations are eligible for grant program(s) and have the financial stability to carry out the purpose of the grant.

• Provide ongoing support to the Business Operations unit for all grant programs.

• Participate in Office of Grants Management Workgroups and peer learning sessions.

Minimum Qualifications

To be qualified and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the dates that include the month day and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resume/application clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

• Two (2) years of professional experience in grant and contract management including evaluating, administering, accounting for, training and/or monitoring of grant proposals, grant agreements or grant recipients for a grant making organization.

• Professional experience in grant and contract management including evaluating, administering, accounting for, training and/or monitoring of grant proposals, grant agreements or grant recipients for a grant making organization.

• Experience drafting and publishing a grant Request for Proposal (RFP)

• Experience in writing grant program guidelines

• Experience drafting and development of scope of work and deliverables for a grant contract.

• Experience with reviewing and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations and policies as they relate to grants management with the ability to apply them to individual circumstances.

• Experience adjusting to changing priorities and manage schedules to meet timelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Minnesota Department of Administration’s Office of Grants Management and Office of Procurement requirements, policies, and procedures

• Familiarity with applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations that relate to procurement and contracting using state and federal resources.

• Ability to think and work strategically.

• Ability to analyze complex information and issues.

• 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.