Working Title: Grants Manager-State Prog Admin Director

Job Class: State Program Administrator, Director

Agency: Office of Cannabis Management

• Job ID : 84169

• 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 : 02/18/2025

• Closing Date : 03/03/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Office of Cannabis Management

• Division/Unit : Social Equity

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $37.60 - $54.16 / hourly; $78,508 - $113,086 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : Middle Management Association (MMA)

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

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.

The Office of Cannabis Management is currently seeking a Grants Manager to lead a team of staff administering Office of Cannabis Management grant programs CanGrow and CanRenew. This position develops and implements strategies to ensure the timely and efficient distribution of state grant funds in accordance with state laws and regulations, and grants management policies as outlined in Minnesota Statute 16B.97 subd. 4 (a)(1).

This position is located in St. Paul and may telework from home two days per week and is expected to be in the office three days per week.

A successful incumbent in this position will be able to:

• Supervise and manage a team of grants staff

• Design and direct comprehensive program administration for state funds for statewide grants

• Serve as subject matter expert and program administrator for state grant programs

• Provide leadership for the fiscal aspects of grant program administration, including risk management and collaborating with financial staff

• Direct, develop, and implement policies and procedures related to grants administration; communicate grants information to a variety of audiences

• In collaboration with the Social Equity Director and Outreach Director, direct community engagement and provide technical assistance for grant applicants, grantees, community groups, and other stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper years of service 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.

• Four (4) years of experience performing grants and/or financial contract administration. A bachelor’s degree in public policy, business administration, public administration, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience

• Supervisory or lead worker experience OR completion of the State’s Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI), Senior Leadership Institute (SLI), or Strategic Effectiveness for Aspiring Leaders (SEAL) OR a paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee (leading a program or chairing a committee must include 1+ years of identifying issues, goals, and strategic action plans and 100+ hours per year time commitment)

• Experience writing grant applications, administering grants, and managing budgets

• Excellent communication skills sufficient to effectively deliver complex information to a variety of audiences

• The ability to celebrate diversity and a strong commitment to a respectful and inclusive work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of MN Office of Grants Management policies and procedures

• Knowledge and application of social equity; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and affirmative action concepts

• Experience conducting outreach and engagement with community groups

Additional Requirements

A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 records check (applies to current and former state employees only)

• Employment reference check

• Conflict of interest review

• Criminal background check

The Office of Cannabis Management will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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.