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Working Title: Grants & Contracts Administrator

Job Class: State Program Administrator Principal

Agency: Transportation Department

+ **Job ID** : 86577

+ **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** : 05/30/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 06/20/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

+ **Division/Unit** : SUSTAIN PLAN & PR MGMT DIV / Sustainability&PublicHealth

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:** $31.92 - $47.05 / hourly; $66,648 - $98,240 / 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.

This position is located at Central Office in St. Paul and may work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to make a telework arrangement with their supervisor. The incumbent will be expected to work in the office as determined by policy and discussion with their supervisor.

As the Grants & Contracts Coordinator for the Office of Sustainability and Public Health (OSPH), you will manage state and federal grant contracts that support our sustainability and public health initiatives. You’ll work closely with team members across the office to oversee every part of the grant process—from developing solicitations to closing out contracts, ensuring all administrative requirements are met along the way.

Some responsibilities include:

+ Contract administration;

+ Financial analysis;

+ Contract and amendment review and drafting;

+ Database management and development;

+ Research, policy, and procedure development in all federal and state grant programs; and

+ Other duties as required.

Occasional in-state travel may be required; this could include some in-state overnight travel.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional experience in administering state or federal programs that demonstrates:

+ **Experience working with grants, contracts, or similar agreements.**

+ **Experience coordinating financial information related to programs or projects.**

+ **Experience writing professional documents like policies, procedures, or training guides.**

A bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting, finance, planning or a related degree, may substitute for six months of advanced professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Experience with the federal regulation 2 CFR 200.

+ Experience with grants management systems, or Contract Agreements Auditing Tracking System (CAATS) or Electronic Document Management Systems, like eDOCS.

+ Experience with administering state contracts to guide others through the process and monitor compliance.

+ Experience creating training materials and tools to help people follow rules and regulations.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Criminal History Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, and/or Education/License Verification.

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.