Grants Specialist - Grants Specialist Intermediate

Working Title:

Grants Specialist Job Class:
Grants Specialist Intermediate

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 08/25/2026
• Closing Date: 09/17/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE
• Division/Unit:
  Community Svcs Business Unit
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $27.83 - $40.63 / hourly; $58,109 - $84,835 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Non-exempt
• 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.

At the Department of Administration, we deliver excellent government services every time. Our mission is to lead through exceptional service and creative solutions to help our partners succeed.

We are seeking a Grants Specialist to provide grant portfolio support. In this position, you will manage Legacy and general fund state grants administered by the Department of Administration and assist partners with their grant management processes and procedures. Responsibilities may include:

• Working with grantees to develop overall grant timelines, goals, objectives, and reports.
• Providing grants management and support during the entire life cycle of the grant.
• Providing grantees with training, orientation, ongoing technical support, and grant guidelines that reflect current state and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Monitoring Legacy and general fund grants, including reviewing grant payment invoices, conducting grant monitoring and site visits, conducting financial reconciliation, issuing written reports, and suggesting corrective action, as needed.
• Conducting research on state and federal grant-making.
• Providing administrative support to the OGM team, as needed.
• Assisting grant seekers with grant seeking resources.

This position is eligible for up to a 50% hybrid telework arrangement. With a telework arrangement, additional onsite attendance may be required for team meetings or as requested by management to meet business needs. Completion of a telework agreement will be required. Please review the Telework Policy for details.

• One (1) year of experience in grants management or grants compliance.
• Knowledge of state and federal policies and procedures for the administration of grants.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles of grants administration or grants management from pre-award through grant closeout.
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and basic grant financial practice and procedures.
• Ability to research, interpret, and effectively communicate state laws, policies, rules, regulations and procedures as they relate to state and federal grants, including resourcefulness in seeking out information from a variety of sources.
• Ability to conduct research, gather data and synthesize findings into reports that are clear and easy to read.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to make presentations and provide trainings to groups.

• Associate's degree or higher in public policy, business administration/management, nonprofit administration, or related field.
• Familiarity with SWIFT.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Previous state grants administration experience.
• Experience with Foundant or other grants management software.
• Previous experience working with public broadcasting entities.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage a variety of tasks and deadlines.

• Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American Data Bank and employment reference checks prior to employment. A criminal history does not automatically disqualify an applicant, and each case will be reviewed individually in alignment with fair hiring practices.

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