Grants Specialist Senior

Job Details

• Job
• Location:
  
  Eveleth
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes;
  With required approval and telework agreement
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 09/01/2026
• Closing Date: 09/21/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation / MAPE
• Division/Unit: IRRR Eveleth / Community Development
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
  - Up to 30% of the time
• Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 provides coordination in the administration of the Department of Iron Range Resources and Rehabilitation grant programs and economic development funding aimed to serve communities and businesses within northeastern Minnesota.

Responsibilities include a comprehensive understanding of all procedural and grant-making guidelines; agency grant-making oversight includes monitoring of grant activities and grantee compliance to ensure adherence and conformity to grant policies and compliance standards; provide procedural and policy guidance on complex grant-making and direct grant administration activities; represent the agency as a liaison with other state agencies and organizations providing expertise and collaboration related to grant-making and policies and procedures;

supports the Grants Specialist Coordinator in the administration of the agency’s grants management system (FLUXX) including the configuration, maintenance, and reliable operation of system; customized reporting; conduct in-person site visits to ensure grantee use of funds is consistent with purpose of the grant, provide technical assistance and develop materials and conducting training sessions for both internal and external grant personnel.

This position is located in Eveleth, MN and may be eligible for a mixture of in-office and telework. If approved for telework, the incumbent may telework two (2) days per week and will be required to complete a telework agreement.

Travel is required.

• Two* (2) years of experience administering financial assistance, such as grants, and/or contract management, state or federal grant financial operations or related work at a grantmaking organization or financial institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other closely related fields as determined by the agency can substitute one (1) year of experience; master’s degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience.
• Knowledge of grants policies and administration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills are sufficient to solve and interpret complex problems and provide solutions, review progress and financial reports, determine eligibility and compliance with requirements, state statutes and grant management policies.
• Human relation skills to establish and sustain effective working relationships with staff, stakeholders, and the public.
• Experience with word…