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Working Title: Grants Specialist Coordinator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

Agency: Education Department

+ **Job ID** : 85694

+ **Location** : Minneapolis

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 04/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 05/14/2025

+ **Bid Open Date:** 04/23/2025

+ **Bid Close Date:** 04/30/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Grants Services

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Not Applicable Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

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

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Administrative

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

CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by MAPE who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 16, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 3, Job Posting and Interest Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.

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 Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Agency Finance & Operations Division is looking for a Grants Specialist Coordinator to join our team. You will coordinate state and federal grants, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating communication between grantee organizations and the Grant Services Team. you will also assist with developing request for proposals (RFP’s) and other grant materials, by managing the competitive processes, overseeing timelines, and conducting review of application material.

Minimum Qualifications

Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Minimum of four (4) Years of experience as a grant specialist senior or its equivalent, which shows an expertise in State of Minnesota and federal grant making.

A master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; a bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience on the development and processing of request for proposals for competitive grants.

+ Developing request for proposals for competitive grants funded by the State of MN and the federal government

+ Project Management Certification (CAPM of PMP)

+ Experience with interpreting complex state and federal rules, regulations, polices, and laws regarding grants

+ Excellent Customer Service Skills, including conflict resolution skills

+ The ability to lead and innovate grant processes

+ The ability to present to large audiences

+ Experience on federal capital grant management including providing technical assistance and guidance to the grantees

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check (Applies to current and former state employee only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interest Review

The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.