Grant Manager - Grants Specialist Senior

Grant Manager

Job Class : Grants Specialist Senior

Agency : Human Services Dept

Location : St. Paul

Telework Eligible : Yes

Full / Part Time : Full-Time

Regular / Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Closing Date : 12 / 04 / 2025

Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office

Division / Unit : DHS-Central Office / BHA SUD OERAC Team

Work Shift / Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 : 00am to 4 : 30pm

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes, (Up to 15% for meetings)

Salary Range : $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

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

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : Yes

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

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 position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework. Flexible work hours may be permitted with supervisor approval.

The incumbent will provide leadership, direction and coordination for all phases of grants and contracts processes across multiple program lines or all aspects of the Opioid Response Services Team (ORST)s operation including pre-award, award, post-award, monitoring and close out phases of the grants and contracts process in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations and mandates including Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, Office of Grant Management (OGM) policies; Department of Human Services Contracts, Legal and Compliance Division policies and procedures; and Behavioral Health Division standard operating policies and procedures.

The incumbent will develop, coordinate and manage request for proposal (RFP) processes; draft, execute and manage contract and contract amendment processes; lead grant monitoring efforts including site visits, financial reconciliation, invoice oversight and approval, program and financial grantee reporting; final close-out grantee evaluation; and consultation / technical assistance with grantees. The incumbent will partner on targeted activities, projects and outcomes with other Behavioral Health Division staff, staff from other DHS divisions and other state agencies. The incumbent will be involved in providing technical assistance and consultation regarding all phases of the grants and contracts processes and program operations with a variety of stakeholders including county and tribal governments, public health agencies, treatment and other social service providers, advocacy and other interested groups. The incumbent, reporting directly to the OERAC supervisor, will report on various activities, projects, and outcomes to other supervisors and managers within the agency, division or department.

Some responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Lead, direct, and coordinate clinical and treatment-focused grant and contract processes in Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) Projects during pre-award, award, post-award, monitoring, and close-out phases either directly or in collaboration with other staff members providing grant management for OERAC.
• Lead, direct and coordinate stakeholder and community engagement related to clinical and treatment-focused Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council (OERAC) initiatives.
• Lead, direct and coordinate the budget and business processes in program / project / service area assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Two (2) years expert experience demonstrating expertise with program budgets, contracts and grants.

Experience Must Clearly Demonstrate :

Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, public health, or other related fields may substitute for one (1) year of work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Facilitator of groups to solicit information, feedback, and areas of development.

Knowledge of behavioral health programs.

Contract negotiation.

A strong understanding of programmatic and financial operations of a community-based organization.

Understanding of program and project management methods.

Experience integrating, coordinating and / or reconciling the interests, mandates, responsibilities, goals, and perspectives of a complex and diverse set of stakeholders across agencies and disciplines.

Strong human relations and communication skills; communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing; respond openly to requests and concerns.

Practical experience in a harm reduction program or opioid treatment program.

Practical experience with grant management software and systems, including but not limited to : Foundant, Salesforce, SmartSimple, Fluxx, etc.

Additional Requirements

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) will conduct criminal background checks on all finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.

Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer / educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.