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Working Title: GEAR Grants Administrator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior

Agency: Human Services Dept

+ **Job ID** : 88732

+ **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** : 09/08/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 09/22/2025

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

+ **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / ADSA GEAR Team

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 20%

+ **Salary Range:** $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / 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

_This position is eligible for_ telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) _for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework._

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 posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies.

The GEAR Grants Administrator will provide technical assistance, develop proposals, and manage grants associated with the Grants, Equity, Access and Research Division (GEAR) within the Aging and Disability Services Administration. The GEAR Division support’s multiple grant and contracted services for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) funded by 2023 Minnesota Legislature. These include grants for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)provider capacity expansion grants in rural and underserved areas, workforce capacity grants for new Americans, respite care grants, workforce development grants, research contracts for financing of long-term services and supports, and additional other projects as determined by needs.

Responsibilities include:

+ Develop manage vendor grants and contracts

+ Manage contractor performance to assure compliance and performance outcomes

+ Provide support and technical assistance so that contractors and grantees may conduct their work and meet their goals

+ Provide ongoing technical assistance to new, potential and existing partners and vendors, providing education and engagement on funding opportunities, proposal development, program expectations and DHS contracting guidelines and expectation

+ Support the development and implementation of skills training to grant recipients and ensure vendor compliance

Minimum Qualifications

3 years professional experience with DHS policies, procedures, processes, rules and laws pertaining to services for older adults. Experience must include:

+ Program development and planning

+ Grants and/or contract management

+ Needs assessment and evaluation methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

+ Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among various ethnic and cultural groups (e.g., African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Somali, Hmong)

+ Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among new Americans and immigrants regardless of immigration status

+ Methods and processes for developing RFPs and contracts and for contract management; unit, agency, state and federal contracting requirements

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

Additional Requirements

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

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and 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.