Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

　　Agency: Education Department

　　This posting will be used to fill two (2) positions.

　　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: $25.79 - $37.65 / hourly; $53,849 - $78,613 / annually

　　Classified Status : Classified

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

　　FLSA Status : Nonexempt

　　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.

　　In this role, you will administer grants for a variety of divisions/teams within the Minnesota Department of Education. Your work will extend to assisting with grant application processes, plan development, state and/or federal requirements for grant management, as well as the ability to design and implement appropriate administrative functions and systems to support grant project implementation. Duties include:

　　Assuring compliance with administrative processes relating to legislatively-named, single source, or discretionary grant programs through the development and implementation of internal grant processes;

　　Providing technical assistance to grant recipients;

　　Developing and implementing systems for maintaining grant records, technical materials, budget information, program requirements and program reports.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　2 years of professional experience as a grants manager

　　OR

　　A bachelor’s degree AND 1 year of professional experience as a grants manager.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Grants management experience within the government or education sectors;

　　Working knowledge of the statewide accounting system (SWIFT) or similar financial reporting systems;

　　Knowledge of state grant management policies and guidelines;

　　Knowledge of Sharepoint;

　　Experience working with grant recipients, grant applications, budgets, payments and monitoring;

　　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.