Grants Specialist Coordinator - Paid Leave
Company: Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic De
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 1, 2025
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Job Description:
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
(DEED) is the State of Minnesota's principal economic development
agency. DEED's mission is simple: to empower the growth of the
Minnesota economy, for everyone.
We are driven to find talented and innovative public servants,
motivated by the opportunity to serve businesses, people, and the
greater good. At DEED you will join a diverse team, inspired by
challenging work and united by shared values that guide our work
every day. At DEED we live our values by; focusing on the customer,
communicating early and often, seeking solutions, creating
inclusion, encouraging new ideas, and being gracious.
DEED is a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon agency and committed to
proactively supporting service-members, veterans, and military
families. DEED offers great employment opportunities with a
meaningful mission to truly make a difference in the lives of those
under our care and for those in communities throughout
Minnesota.
Working Title: Grants Specialist Coordinator - Paid Leave
Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator
Agency: Department of Employment and Economic Development
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.
Job Summary
About the Paid Leave Division:
Paid Leave is a new program launching in 2026. The program will
provide partial wage replacement to Minnesota workers who are out
of work due to a qualifying condition, such as a severe health
condition that prevents them from working, or when they need time
to care for a family member or a new child.
We are building a program that will be easy for every Minnesotan to
use. We are engaging the people who depend on us-workers,
employers, caregivers, and insurers-to learn from them and build
the program around their needs. We are using modern service
delivery and product practices to deliver the program.
The Paid Leave team has high standards and an unrelenting
commitment to serving Minnesotans. It is a start-up environment
without legacy systems or preconceived ways of working, so we have
a unique opportunity to create human-centric processes and systems
to deliver this new benefit to Minnesotans.
Position Purpose:
This position exists to coordinate the development, promotion,
implementation, technical assistance and administration of new
statewide grant programs offered through the Paid Leave Division of
DEED. This position is primarily focused on the Public Outreach
grants which will provide funding for community-based groups to
conduct outreach, education and technical assistance related to the
Paid Leave program. This position is structured to focus on the
division's grant program , developing and conducting grant
administration for both internal and external grant stakeholders,
and monitoring compliance of grantees through client-focused
service delivery. Additional support may be provided to the other
Paid Leave grants programs as they are developed. The incumbent is
responsible for maintaining a deep technical understanding of the
grant coordination process and evaluating policies and procedures
for grant administration within the Paid Leave programs.
Key Responsibilities Include:
This posting may be used to fill multiple positions.
This position is telework eligible. Staff are provided with the
tools and equipment to be successful in a virtual work environment.
Please note, the telework policy could change with notice based on
business needs.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
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. Only applicants whose resumes clearly
demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications
will be considered for this position.
Three (3) years* of experience in administering grants including
management, providing technical assistance, and maintaining finance
policies and procedures.
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, finance or other
closely related field as determined by the agency may substitute
for one (1) year of experience; master's degree substitutes for
eighteen (18) months of experience .
Applicants that meet the above minimum qualification will be
further evaluated on the following:
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a
background check. The background check may consist of the following
components:
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be
legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have
questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional
information about the application process, go to
http://www.mn.gov/careers .
Connect 700 Program
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply
online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof
of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Talent
Acquisition at¿ talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us .
Veterans ¿
To be considered with Veteran's Status , you MUST indicate this on
your application and submit a copy of your DD-214 form and other
required documentation to talent.acquisition.deed@state.mn.us by
the closing date.
Recently Separated Veterans (RSV) : Effective July 1, 2009,
legislation provides that the top five RSV applicants who apply and
meet the qualifications for a vacancy shall be granted an
interview.
Certain Disabled Veterans : Effective August 1, 2012, legislation
provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled
veterans on a non-competitive basis.
See the above links for criteria and eligibility.
Current State Employees ¿
Contact
If you have questions about this position, contact Nellie Saunders
at nellie.saunders@state.mn.us .
Working together to improve the state we love.
What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?
Benefits
As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable
health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to
help you and your family be well.
Your benefits may include:
Support to help you reach your career goals:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type
of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective
bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the
State of Minnesota.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action,
and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to
creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and
strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities,
members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities,
women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and
perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and
our ability to best serve Minnesotans.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin,
sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to
pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression,
marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status
regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity
in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic
protected by law.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES
Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their
employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a
disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs
with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at
651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us and let us know the
support you need.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development is an equal
opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer, and
encourages all qualified candidates to apply for job opportunities.
If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or
cannot access the online job application and search tools, please
contact Karen Lilledahl at¿ Karen.Lilledahl@state.mn.us . Please
indicate what assistance is needed.
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