Manager of Grants Administration - State Program Administrator, Manager - Paid Leave

Working Title: Manager of Grants Administration

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager

Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development

• Job ID : 80259

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes, may be eligible to telework up to four (4) days per week

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/17/2024

• Closing Date : 10/07/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Department of Employment and Economic Development / Managerial

• Division/Unit : Paid Family & Medical Leave

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 220 - Manager/Unrepresented

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : 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.

About the Paid Leave Division:

Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time to care for a family member or a new child.

We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to use. We are engaging the people who depend on us-workers, employers, caregivers, and insurers-to learn from them and build the program around their needs. We are using modern service delivery and product practices to deliver the program.

The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.

Position Purpose:

This position is responsible for the development and administration of new grant programs offered through the Paid Leave Division including Public Outreach grants, which will provide funding for community-based organizations to do outreach and education on the Paid Leave program, and Small Employer Assistance Grants, which will be small-sized funding provided to qualifying employers. The position should have deep technical understanding of grant administration and will be responsible for growing and managing professional staff who provide technical assistance, transactional support, and administration of grant funds to partners and grantees.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, train, motivate, and lead a team of professional grant staff

• Develop and implement an end-to-end grant process and strategic policies in adherence to state legislation and grant management regulations

• Foster community engagement and enhance support for social equity applicants and other targeted groups

• Manage a grant application process and implement short-term and long-term plans for successful programs

• Ensure program transparency, accountability, and impact through reporting, monitoring, and evaluations

• Monitor and balance a budget of $10-$15 million in state funding

This position is telework (~~~) eligible and is occasionally required to be on-site at the St. Paul office. Staff are provided with the tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment and may telework from anywhere in Minnesota or a neighboring state. Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.

Four (4) years of experience* in administering grant programs, with at least two (2) of those years leading, supervising, or managing a team

*Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or other closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be further evaluated on the following

• Experience and knowledge with state grants including management, technical assistance, and finance policies and procedures

• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing staff while building relationships

• Skills in human relations to establish partnerships with other department staff, government officials, community organizations, community leaders, non-profits, and businesses

• Skills in problem-solving to resolve project issues

• Experience planning, directing, and evaluating activities of the work unit

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delivering public presentations to regional and statewide audiences

• Skill in navigating state governments including policies and procedures

• Knowledge of DEED programs and services

Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Criminal Background Check

• Employment Record Review (current and former State employees only)

• Employment Reference Check

• Conflict of Interview Review

• Driver's Record Check

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

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.