Program Supervisor - Planning Supervisor State

Overview

Working Title: Program Supervisor - Planning Supervisor State

Job Class: Planning Supervisor State

• Job : 91791
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers. Bidders will be considered through 02/06/2026.
• Date Posted: 01/31/2026
• Closing Date: 02/20/2026
• Hiring Agency: Health Department
• Division: Office of African American Health
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift / 8 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 25% of the time
• Salary Range: $34.11 - $49.39 per hour; $71,221 - $103,126 per year
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA
• 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.

This Program Supervisor will provide strategic guidance, oversight, and leadership for grant administration activities within the Office of African American Health (OAAH) at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). Operating with a high level of independence, the role is responsible for ensuring effective grant administration, programmatic and fiscal compliance, and continuous improvement across OAAH grant programs. The Program Supervisor oversees OAAH’s grant portfolio to ensure alignment with statutory responsibilities, program goals, and equity-centered grantmaking practices that address health disparities impacting African American communities in Minnesota.

• Supervise grant managers and maintain accountability for the full grants compliance lifecycle, including solicitation, contracting, monitoring, reporting, and closeout.
• Lead the request for proposals (RFP) process for OAAH funding initiatives, including the Pathways to Black Health (PBH) program, and support transparent, equitable engagement with community partners.
• Provide grants leadership and coordination across MDH, community-based organizations, and advisory structures, including serving as the liaison to the African American Health State Advisory Council (AAHSAC).

Telework policy note: The telework policy exempts employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement to help the State of Minnesota benefit from top talent in every corner of the state.

Minimum Qualifications

The applicant’s resume/application must clearly demonstrate the following minimum qualifications to be considered for this position:

Three (3) years of experience grants management, program administration, or public health program oversight. Experience must include demonstrated leadership experience.

Demonstrated leadership experience may include:

• Experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, or project lead;
• Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI, L4, Everyday Leaders);
• Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization;
• A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include: 1+ year identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, AND 100+ hour/year time commitment.

Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:

• Knowledge of public sector grants management, including RFP development, contracting, fiscal and programmatic monitoring, reporting, closeout, and audit readiness.
• Skill in managing complex workflows and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and agency grants policies and requirements.
• Ability to work effectively with advisory councils, partners, stakeholders, and community-based organizations, including supporting statutory or required reporting.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement…