**Working Title: Grants Equity and Transformation Coordinator** **Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator** **Agency: Human Services Dept** + **Job ID** : 87119 + **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** : 06/30/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/17/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office + **Division/Unit** : DHS-Central Office / ADSA GEAR Division + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : Yes, up to 10% + **Salary Range:** $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually + **Classified Status** : Unclassified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE + **End Date** : 10/31/2027 + **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 to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering county along the Minnesota state line. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time._ 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 Grants Equity and Transformation Coordinator will increase equity and operationalize an equity-based grants and procurement process for the GEAR Division. This includes examining all aspects of grantmaking, public procurement, and funding processes through the lens of an antiracist mindset. This position will also use data and continuous improvement to review all processes and implement improvements in collaboration with the division director and GEAR team. This position will also work with the GEAR division director, other divisions Aging and Disability Services to identify and implement new funding opportunities that are rooted in equity and access to aging and disability services. Responsibilities include: + Manage, develop, implement, and oversee programmatic oversight of grant funds associated with the GEAR Division including ensuring that all grantees are linguistically and culturally appropriate. + Lead the GEAR division in reimagining the grants procurement and contracting process to create an equitable system that is also compliant with all MMB policies and MN Statues, ensuring improved access to funding and increased impact of funds across Minnesota to underserved communities. + Be a subject matter expert on equity, with a focus on grants, and will lead the GEAR division in all equity work including internal support of the division. + Work in collaboration with other areas and equity staff to institutional equity for both internally and externally to advance the DHS mission of being an antiracist organization. This position is funded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under Money Follows the person Demonstration, as part of a financial assistance award. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, CMS/HHS or the U.S. Government. **Minimum Qualifications** 3 years professional experience with grants and public procurement process. Experience must include the following: + Project management, policy development/implementation and quality assurance + In depth education on the racist history of the Unties States of America and Minnesota and how it has impacted law, policies, and practices that create inequities throughout the current grant processes + Continuous improvement process background + Understanding of grant management and public procurement Bachelor’s Degree in Public Policy, Human Services, related field may substitute for 1 year of experience OR Master’s degree in related field may substitute for 2 years of experience **Preferred Qualifications** + Knowledge of the Department of Human Services’ mission, values, and strategic goals related to person centered planning and cross-cultural competency. + Advanced experience with equity assessments + Leadership skills sufficient to establish project goals and expectations, anticipate problems, plan contingencies, work with ambiguity, evaluate results, provide focused feedback, direct work, and advise others. + Expertise with ADSA policies and procedures + 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. 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