Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

　　Agency: Education Department

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/18/2024

　　Closing Date : 02/07/2024

　　Bid Open : 01/18/2024

　　Bid Close : 01/24/2024

　　Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department

　　Division/Unit : Education / Contracts/Grants

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

　　Days of Work : Monday - Friday

　　Travel Required : No

　　Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Bargaining Unit/Union : 214/MAPE-Minnesota Association of Professional Employees

　　FLSA Status : Exempt-Administrative

　　Telework Eligible : Yes. Telework arrangements may be possible. You will discuss your preferences and requirements of the position and complete a telework agreement. Employees do need to reside in MN or a border state and may need to report to the office on a periodic basis.

　　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.

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　As a Grants Specialist Coordinator for the Minnesota Department of Education you will analyze, recommend, and assist in the development of systems and policies to coordinate and administer grant initiatives. Your duties will include:

　　Assisting programs with the development of competitive grant opportunity documents, screening and reviewing forms to ensure they meet program goals, as well as state and federal procurement regulations;

　　Oversee the competitive process from development of materials through final decisions, assisting with coordinating the review, facilitating reviews, compiling results and sharing results with programs;

　　Reviewing federal law and state legislation, regulations, policies, and rules affecting grants management and procurement of grants;

　　Developing grant documents for use for single source, legislatively named grants and continuation grant awards;

　　Participating in meetings related to the development of grant opportunity materials, and discussion related to general grant procedures, agency goals and directives, information sharing and new processes.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　3 years of professional experience as a grants administrator

　　OR

　　A bachelor’s degree and 2 years of professional experience as a grants administrator

　　Experience must include:

　　Development and implementation of the Grant Request for Proposal (RFP) processPreferred Qualifications

　　Demonstrated skills in grant principles and practices sufficient to analyze and oversee grant development activities of agency staff, program coordinators and project managers.

　　Experience with interpretation of state and federal laws, rules, policies and regulations regarding grants

　　Experience administering competitive funding.

　　Experience and knowledge with CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements (i.e. Uniform Grant Guidance)

　　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.