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Working Title: Training Administrator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 86431

+ **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** : 05/23/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/05/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / OPS AE Central GO Training

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm

+ **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** : Nonexempt

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

The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.

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.

_***This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering State (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin). Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.***_

This position serves as one of two training team leads and business technical assistance leads for the central grants office (CGO). This position provides training and technical assistance to both internal staff and external constituents. This position oversees the development, delivery, and maintenance of grant management education and systems.

Responsibilities include:

+ **Development of curricula and delivery of trainings to agency staff, for agency grant management consistent with state and federal laws, policies, and guidelines.**

+ **Develop trainings for external partners.**

+ **Plan, coordinate, and host conferences for community partners and grantees.**

+ **Provide technical assistance to internal and external stakeholders in response to questions and inquiries related to training surrounding grant management and grantee expectations/requirements.**

Minimum Qualifications

_**To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.**_

Three (3) years professional experience demonstrating expertise with government grants and contracts competencies.

Experience must include:

+ Strong understanding of core contract and grant management standards and practices that include managing RFPs.

+ Familiarity with the technical and procedural aspects of the grant lifecycle process from Request for Proposal planning, to grant management, to close out for a variety of different contract types.

+ Data research skills sufficient to identify best practices, as well as abnormalities, and to track measurable results.

+ Program and project management skills that include tracking grant budgets and presenting program efforts.

+ Developing and providing trainings in multiple modalities, including live, virtually and through on demand recordings.

+ Experience working in Contracts Integration System (CIS), Agile Apps, or other contracts management systems.

_*Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Education, Human Services, Public Administration or another related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience._

_**Master’s Degree in Business, Education, Human Services, Public Administration or another related field may substitute for two (2) year of work experience._

Preferred Qualifications

+ Grant Management Specialist Certification.

+ Demonstrated aptitude utilizing video editing applications such as Adobe Premiere Pro, with ability to provide samples of recorded trainings and demonstrate ability real time as part of the interview process.

+ Knowledge of project management and process improvement programs.

+ Skilled at using Enterprise Grant Management System, State-Wide Accounting Practices and SWIFT.

+ Quickly builds rapport and relationships with external players in the grantmaking field, including current and prospective grantees such as county, tribal, nonprofit, etc.

+ Basic understanding of adult learning methodologies.

+ Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS – DHS will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

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.