Grant Coordinator

Description

Hennepin County's Grants Management and Administration department (GMA) is seeking a Grant Coordinator to join our team. This position will provide direction for the organization’s grant management and administration functions. As the organization moves toward a federated model for managing/administering grants, there is a need for effective grant operations, robust internal and financial controls, and improved processes. This position works across the organization to research and respond to grant opportunities, lead or facilitate special projects/initiatives, mitigate risks, and address compliance issues. The purpose of the position is to ensure grants opportunities are explored and considered in alignment with the organization’s mission, values, and goals, and that departments pursuing grants are supported throughout the entire grant process. This position will also ensure grants are administered equitably and effectively, consistent with state and federal requirements.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours: This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the 625 Building at 625 4th Avenue South, Minneapolis MN 55415, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type: This is a full-time, benefit earning position.This position is internally classified as Administrative Assistant, Senior.
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In this position, you will:

• Seek, assess, and respond to grant opportunities, conduct cost/benefit analyses, and organize/coordinate efforts consistent with the county’s priorities and strategic objectives.
• Develop materials to provide guidance to business areas and deliver trainings and educational sessions.
• Develop, implement, and operationalize grant projects to ensure optimal performance, compliance, and outcomes for county residents.
• Support GMA’s operations and grant management functions.

Need to have:

• One of the following:Eight or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and four years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
• Note: Experience in general administrative work related to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position may be substituted for education on a year for year basis.
  

Nice to have:

• Experience with:Grant writing or grant project design.Project management.Grant prospecting.Meeting or providing oversight of compliance requirements.
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; including customer service, interaction with clients, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to:Be flexible, highly organized, and self-directed with strong documentation skills.Interact with clients and staff with tact, discretion, and sensitivity.Establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside the organization.