State of Minnesota
GEAR Grants Administrator / Grants Specialist Sr
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Working Title: GEAR Grants Administrator
Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID
: 88732
Location
: St. Paul
Telework Eligible
: Yes
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Unlimited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 09/08/2025
Closing Date
: 09/22/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit
: DHS-Central Office / ADSA GEAR Team
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: Yes, up to 20%
Salary Range:
$29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
This position is eligible for
telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)
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.
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 posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies.
The GEAR Grants Administrator will provide technical assistance, develop proposals, and manage grants associated with the Grants, Equity, Access and Research Division (GEAR) within the Aging and Disability Services Administration. The GEAR Division support's multiple grant and contracted services for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) funded by 2023 Minnesota Legislature. These include grants for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)provider capacity expansion grants in rural and underserved areas, workforce capacity grants for new Americans, respite care grants, workforce development grants, research contracts for financing of long-term services and supports, and additional other projects as determined by needs.
Responsibilities include:
Develop manage vendor grants and contracts
Manage contractor performance to assure compliance and performance outcomes
Provide support and technical assistance so that contractors and grantees may conduct their work and meet their goals
Provide ongoing technical assistance to new, potential and existing partners and vendors, providing education and engagement on funding opportunities, proposal development, program expectations and DHS contracting guidelines and expectation
Support the development and implementation of skills training to grant recipients and ensure vendor compliance
Minimum Qualifications
3 years professional experience with DHS policies, procedures, processes, rules and laws pertaining to services for older adults. Experience must include:
Program development and planning
Grants and/or contract management
Needs assessment and evaluation methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among various ethnic and cultural groups (e.g., African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Somali, Hmong)
Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among new Americans and immigrants regardless of immigration status
Methods and processes for developing RFPs and contracts and for contract management; unit, agency, state and federal contracting requirements
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures
Additional Requirements
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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.
Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID
: 88732
Location
: St. Paul
Telework Eligible
: Yes
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Unlimited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 09/08/2025
Closing Date
: 09/22/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit
: DHS-Central Office / ADSA GEAR Team
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: Yes, up to 20%
Salary Range:
$29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / 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 (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
This position is eligible for
telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf)
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.
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 posting is being used to fill multiple vacancies.
The GEAR Grants Administrator will provide technical assistance, develop proposals, and manage grants associated with the Grants, Equity, Access and Research Division (GEAR) within the Aging and Disability Services Administration. The GEAR Division support's multiple grant and contracted services for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) funded by 2023 Minnesota Legislature. These include grants for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS)provider capacity expansion grants in rural and underserved areas, workforce capacity grants for new Americans, respite care grants, workforce development grants, research contracts for financing of long-term services and supports, and additional other projects as determined by needs.
Responsibilities include:
Develop manage vendor grants and contracts
Manage contractor performance to assure compliance and performance outcomes
Provide support and technical assistance so that contractors and grantees may conduct their work and meet their goals
Provide ongoing technical assistance to new, potential and existing partners and vendors, providing education and engagement on funding opportunities, proposal development, program expectations and DHS contracting guidelines and expectation
Support the development and implementation of skills training to grant recipients and ensure vendor compliance
Minimum Qualifications
3 years professional experience with DHS policies, procedures, processes, rules and laws pertaining to services for older adults. Experience must include:
Program development and planning
Grants and/or contract management
Needs assessment and evaluation methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among various ethnic and cultural groups (e.g., African American, American Indian, Hispanic, Somali, Hmong)
Understanding of the barriers, as well as opportunities, to information and access among new Americans and immigrants regardless of immigration status
Methods and processes for developing RFPs and contracts and for contract management; unit, agency, state and federal contracting requirements
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures
Additional Requirements
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.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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.