Grant and Contract Coordinator / Grants Specialist Coordinator

Working Title: Grant and Contract Coordinator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

Agency: Human Services Department

• Job ID : 76399

• 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 : 05/02/2024

• Closing Date : 05/15/2024

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

• Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / Live Well At Home

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

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 15%

• Salary Range: $31.57 - $46.82 / hourly; $65,918 - $97,760 / 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 (~~~/) : Yes

a) This position has a flexible work arrangement that may allow for Telework or a mixture of working in our office and 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.

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.

Under limited supervision, the Grant and Contract Coordinator will coordinate and/or manage the following distinct grant programs:

• Live Well at Home®

• Customized Living, Adult Protection

• Age Friendly

• Eldercare Development Partnership

This position will also act as an expert resource on grant and contract management. Coordination/management of these grant programs requires this position to provide oversight and management of contracts with organizations and partners across Minnesota. Due to the nature of these grant programs, this position must also coordinate with tribal and local communities as well as other state agencies to ensure effective grant and contract management.

Responsibilities include

• Serves in an expert capacity regarding grant and contract management

• Provide oversight and consultation to staff members throughout the division by:

• Developing and managing the processes associated with grant management

• Ensuring these processes are compliant with state and agency requirements

• Provide consultation regarding Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contracts and contract negotiations, the Contracts Integration System (CIS), as well as contract-related accounting, budgeting, reporting, and other functions of the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) accounting system

Minimum Qualifications:

3 years professional experience with grant administration and contract development. Experience must demonstrate the following:

• Financial management, financial analysis and budgeting policies and practices sufficient to prepare or direct preparation of, review and analyze grants budgets and internal fiscal documents

• Contract language, development, and legality

• Bachelor degree in gerontology, public health, social work, human services or related field may substitute for 1 year of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Accounting, reporting, and grant program database systems (ex: Contract Integration System, Foundant Grant Lifecycle Manager)

• State laws, statutes, and regulations sufficient to develop major statewide planning grants programs

• Methods and processes surrounding the development of Requests for Proposals

• 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 ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.