Service Community Schools Grant Program Specialist - Education Consultant

Position: Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Specialist - Education Consultant 3
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* Working Title:

Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Specialist - Education Consultant 3*
* ** Job Class:
Education Consultant 3*
* ** Agency:
Education Department*
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** Job ** : 96724

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** Location** :
Minneapolis

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes - Up to 50%

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Limited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 09/03/2026

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** Closing Date** : 09/09/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE

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** Division/Unit** :
Education-St Paul / Public Engagement

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Unclassified

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

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** End Date** : 10/01/2029

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Administrative

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
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No

** 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.

As the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Specialist, you will monitor, evaluate and provide guidance to grantees to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing the administration of the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants, while also supporting programs within the Public Engagement Division. Duties will include:

+ Administer the State and Federal Full-Service Community Schools grant program to include coordinating competitive grant opportunities, monitor grantee compliance, review and approve budgets, and ensure all required reports are completed accurately and on time.

+ Champion the Full-Service Community Schools strategies and key practices by designing and facilitating training, coaching, and professional development, providing technical assistance and fostering partnerships.

+ Design and deliver training and training of trainers on transformation strategies including Full-Service Community School plans, community needs assessment, family and community engagement protocols, and other related transformation strategies for school sites and local LEAs.

+ Evaluate for effectiveness grantee transformation plans including Full-Service Community School plans, community needs assessment, family and community engagement protocols, and other related transformation strategies for school sites and LEAs.

+ Coordinates collaborations to develop internal MDE and statewide capacities to implement evidence-based school transformation strategies and partnerships. (For example, Family and Community Engagement Model to Support Schools, Full-Service Community Schools, and collective impact strategies such as Education Coalition Partnerships, etc.)

+ Maintains knowledge of equity-focused, non-academic, and collective impact school and community transformation strategies, national initiatives, legislation, and research, and identifies opportunities for innovation within and beyond the Minnesota Department of Education.

Telework:

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate 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.*
* Five (5) years of experience in project management with strong analytical and organizational skills, budget monitoring and compliance oversight.

A Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; and an Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Five (5) years of experience in project management with a proficiency in Microsoft office suite, a strong understanding of grant regulations, state…