Grants Operations Coordinator ​/ State Prog Admin Coordinator

• Telework Eligible:
  Yes

• Work
  
  Title:
  
  Grants Operations Coordinator / State Prog Admin Coordinator
• Job Class:
  State Program Administrator, Coordinator
• Agency:
  Public Safety Dept
• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing meagan.buchholz.us by 11:59 PM 08/05/2026
• Date Posted: 07/30/2026
• Closing Date: 08/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Fiscal and Adm. Srv. / FAS ACCOUNTING 2
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday
  - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $37.91 - $56.39 / hourly; $79,156 - $117,742 / 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:
  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.

• Employees may telework up to 50% or more, depending on the position and the needs of the division. Employees who live 50 miles or more from their permanent work location may be allowed to telework more than 50% with approval from the division director

The Grants Operations Coordinator leads the Department of Public Safety's (DPS) grants operations by coordinating the work of the agency's six grantmaking divisions to ensure grant programs are administered effectively and in compliance with state and federal grants management policies and procedures.

This position provides operational oversight of DPS's two grants management systems, which support the full grant lifecycle across all grantmaking divisions.

The Grants Operations Coordinator will manage DPS’s Capital Grants Program, a complex statewide grant program that involves general funds and general obligation bonds with specific statutory requirements. The Grant Operations Coordinator is responsible for managing the full life cycle of these grants, which often span multiple years and require ongoing oversight even after the grant has closed.

The Department of Public Safety is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DPS does not participate in E-Verify.

• Four (4) years of grants or program management experience.
  * A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of the experience requirement. An Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.

• Interpreting and applying state and/or federal grants, policies, procedures, and laws to grant programs
• Overseeing the development and administration of grant program(s)
• Implementing and utilizing a grants management system
• Analyzing information and data to identify and develop solutions to complex issues
• Strong writing, communication, and human relations skills to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues, partners, and customer groups.
• Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and underserved communities.

• Experience with state capital grants funded with general funds or general obligation bond funds
• Experience in project management
• Expert knowledge and experience interpreting and administering state and federal grants policies, procedures, and laws, including the Code of Federal Regulations federal financial assistance regulations and the Office of Grants Management policies
• Experience in or knowledge of DPS grant programs

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