Working Title: Agency Grants Coordinator

Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

Agency: Transportation Department

• Job ID : 78138

• 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 : 07/03/2024

• Closing Date : 07/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Finance / Controller/Financial Mgmt Admn

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

• 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. This position will have the flexibility to telecommute, work a hybrid schedule, or work in the office. The incumbent will be required to complete a telework agreement. The incumbent may be expected to work in the office on occasion.

As the Grants Specialist Coordinator, you will ensure that the agency applies all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and policies to its federal, state, and pass-through grants management processes. You will provide agency-wide grants and compliance support, fiscal and technical assistance to granting offices, programs, and districts to ensure they meet all applicable state, federal and agency grants management requirements.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Leading the development of agency-wide grants management procedures, tools, and training curriculum, as well as monitoring and consulting to ensure that all offices, programs, and districts have adequate tools, training, and resources to be successful and compliant in grants management.

• Providing agency-wide ongoing support and assistance to offices, programs and districts when applying for, receiving, utilizing, awarding, administering, monitoring, and closing out grants.

• Updating, improving, and maintaining current grant management process documentation and procedure manuals to ensure compliance with agency-wide grants management objectives.

• Coordinating the development of grant management technology for the agency, including but not limited to, electronic workflow management, eDOCs, CAATS and all other systems applicable to supporting grants management within the agency.

** 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 (2) years of advanced professional experience administering complex grant programs demonstrating:

• Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control principles.

• Experience with state and federal policies and procedures for grants programs

• Experience developing and implementing policies and procedures for grant programs.

• Experience developing and delivering trainings to ensure program compliance with policies and regulations.

• Experience reviewing, approving, and managing grant budgets.

A master’s or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field may substitute for six months of advanced professional experience administering complex grant programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with State and/or Federal grant and or contract laws, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge and application of the Office of Grants Management statewide policies for grants management .

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, Education/License Verification and Pre-Employment Physical.

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.