State of Minnesota
SAEF2 Project Manager/Grants Specialist Senior
State of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Working Title: SAEF2 Project Manager
Job Class: Grants Specialist Senior
Agency: Labor & Industry Dept
Job ID
: 90020
Location
: St. Paul
Telework Eligible
: Yes
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Limited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 11/04/2025
Closing Date
: 11/17/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
Division/Unit
: Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: No
Salary Range:
$30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
Classified Status
: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union
: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date
: 06/30/2027
FLSA Status
: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 is an eighteen-month temporary unclassified position with an anticipated end date of, 06/30/2027.
This position is funded by a federal State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grant.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. For this position, the primary work location is St. Paul. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or if you are not able to comply with this policy.
This position is responsible for the project management and successful implementation of the Minnesota State Apprenticeship Expansion Fund Competitive Grant (SAEF2 Competitive) and for identifying plans to sustain grant goals beyond the life of the grant funding.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Minnesota State Apprenticeship Expansion Fund Competitive Grant (SAEF2 Competitive).
Developing requests for proposals (RFPs).
Provide administrative technical assistance and oversight for grant contractors, managing contracts and vendor relations.
Track and oversee budgets.
Draft and finalize quarterly narrative and performance reports.
Collect and upload data into the data management system; Workforce One.
Coordinate any grant modification requests with the Apprenticeship Minnesota Federal Grants manager.
Provide day to day operations, including working directly with partners, DLI staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience* in grant management, loan management or project management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, and/or monitoring of grants or loans.
*Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.
**Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of governmental budgeting and legislative processes sufficient to consolidate multiple program activities and to propose legislative initiatives to meet current and future program needs.
Ability to plan projects and operations sufficient to organize projects with others, establish goals and timetables, clarify mutual expectations, tracking and reporting, and evaluate results.
Communication skills, verbal and written, sufficient to write reports, bulletins, procedures, rules, and correspondence and to establish and maintain constructive, productive, and positive working relationships and partnerships.
Human relations skills sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public sector and to effectively persuade clients and other governmental officials by understanding complex and oftentimes, competing relationships and political agendas.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or common experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Management of contracts involving federal funding, including state apprenticeship expansion grants.
Development and administration of requests for proposals.
Knowledge of state procurement and reporting systems.
Language skills other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen or ASL).
Additional Requirements
It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.
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: Labor & Industry Dept
Job ID
: 90020
Location
: St. Paul
Telework Eligible
: Yes
Full/Part Time
: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
: Limited
Who May Apply
: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted
: 11/04/2025
Closing Date
: 11/17/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit
: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
Division/Unit
: Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship
Work Shift/Work Hours
: Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Days of Work
: Monday - Friday
Travel Required
: No
Salary Range:
$30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
Classified Status
: Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union
: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date
: 06/30/2027
FLSA Status
: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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 is an eighteen-month temporary unclassified position with an anticipated end date of, 06/30/2027.
This position is funded by a federal State Apprenticeship Expansion Formula grant.
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the primary work location will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. For this position, the primary work location is St. Paul. Please let me know if you have any questions regarding this or if you are not able to comply with this policy.
This position is responsible for the project management and successful implementation of the Minnesota State Apprenticeship Expansion Fund Competitive Grant (SAEF2 Competitive) and for identifying plans to sustain grant goals beyond the life of the grant funding.
Responsibilities include:
Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Minnesota State Apprenticeship Expansion Fund Competitive Grant (SAEF2 Competitive).
Developing requests for proposals (RFPs).
Provide administrative technical assistance and oversight for grant contractors, managing contracts and vendor relations.
Track and oversee budgets.
Draft and finalize quarterly narrative and performance reports.
Collect and upload data into the data management system; Workforce One.
Coordinate any grant modification requests with the Apprenticeship Minnesota Federal Grants manager.
Provide day to day operations, including working directly with partners, DLI staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience* in grant management, loan management or project management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, and/or monitoring of grants or loans.
*Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.
**Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.
Experience must demonstrate the following:
Knowledge of governmental budgeting and legislative processes sufficient to consolidate multiple program activities and to propose legislative initiatives to meet current and future program needs.
Ability to plan projects and operations sufficient to organize projects with others, establish goals and timetables, clarify mutual expectations, tracking and reporting, and evaluate results.
Communication skills, verbal and written, sufficient to write reports, bulletins, procedures, rules, and correspondence and to establish and maintain constructive, productive, and positive working relationships and partnerships.
Human relations skills sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public sector and to effectively persuade clients and other governmental officials by understanding complex and oftentimes, competing relationships and political agendas.
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or common experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Management of contracts involving federal funding, including state apprenticeship expansion grants.
Development and administration of requests for proposals.
Knowledge of state procurement and reporting systems.
Language skills other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen or ASL).
Additional Requirements
It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.
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.