Grants Specialist / Grants Specialist Intermediate

Working Title: Grants Specialist

Job Class: Grants Specialist Intermediate

Agency: Children Youth & Families Dept

• Job ID : 97856

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes*, up to 50%

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers. This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 10/27/2026 date. Please note that to be considered a bidder, you must be a permanent, non-probationary DCYF employee in the same job classification as the position posted.

• Date Posted : 10/20/2026

• Closing Date : 11/03/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : DCYF / MAPE

• Division/Unit : DCYF / Grants & Contracts Admin

• Work Shift : Day Shift

• Work Hours : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No*

• Salary Range: $27.83 - $40.63 / hourly; $58,109 - $84,835 / 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

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCYF 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.

* Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) (Within Minnesota or neighboring states) and flexible hours options are available.

**This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies

This position exists to process, analyze and monitor assigned grants to assure compliance with administrative processes through the development and implementation of internal grant processes; provide technical assistance to program specialists and applicants/grantees on grants processes; and develop and implement a system for maintaining grant records, technical materials, budget information, program requirements and program reports.

Responsibilities include:

• Process, analyze and monitor assigned grants throughout the full grants lifecycle to assure compliance with administrative processes through the development and implementation of internal grant processes.

• Provide technical assistance to program specialists and applicants on grants processes.

• Maintain grant program records including drafting grant agreements/contracts technical materials, budget information, program requirements and program reports.

• Perform other duties as assigned and serve as an effective member of the Office of Grants and Contracts by contributing as necessary so the entire range of team responsibilities and activities is accomplished in an appropriate and timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.

One (1) year professional experience of program administration with contract and grant management experience within a government agency or public sector organization OR Three (3) years advanced technical or paraprofessional experience

Experience must demonstrate:

• Experience with drafting grants and/or contracts within government agency or public sector organization.

• Experience in monitoring compliance to state or federal grant and contracting regulations.

• Experience with data management systems and financial reporting systems.

• Experience monitoring compliance activities or using grant management tools.

• Ability to analyze financial reports, review budgets, and recommend solutions to procedural and operational problems.

Applicants who meet the above experience requirements may be further evaluated based on the following during the interview process:

• Interpersonal skills to cultivate professional networks, build consensus, resolve conflicts, and effectively collaborate with internal and external customers to accomplish common objectives.

• Project management skills sufficient to effectively plan, budget, track, coordinate, oversee contracts and grants, and direct resources available to meet program and project needs.

*Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance may substitute for one year of experience or a related degree as determined by the agency; Associate’s degree may substitute for six months of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in the non-profit or government sectors.

• Demonstrated experience leading grant programs, budgets, contracts, payments, and financial monitoring.

• Experience contributing to or leading the development of annual or semi-annual funding or grant summary reports.

• Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.

Additional Requirements

It is the policy of the Department of Children, Youth, and Families that the individual selected for this position successfully complete a background investigation prior to employment, that may include the following components:

• Reference check

• Criminal Background check

• Fingerprinting check (MNJIS/CJIS)

• Driver’s License Check

• Personnel File Review: all current and former public sector employees

• Additional assessment may be required during the interview process

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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.