**Working Title: Grant System Manager** **Job Class: State Program Administrator, Manager** **Agency: Education Department** + **Job ID** : 86842 + **Location** : Minneapolis + **Telework Eligible** : Yes + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 06/18/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/09/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Education Department / MDE-CO-Managerial + **Division/Unit** : Education-St Paul / Federal Program Accounts + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $40.26 - $58.20 / hourly; $84,062 - $121,521 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 220 - Manager/Unrep + **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. As the Grant System Manager you will provide administrative, consultative and coordinative work for the Minnesota Education Grant System (MEGS.) The grant management system supports application submissions, amendments, approvals, payments, and issuance of grant award notifications. This position will lead requirement gathering sessions to analyze, define and document business processes, technical requirements, data management and development of specifications for technology initiatives and implementing system improvements. In addition, this position will act as a liaison among stakeholders in order to understand the structure, policies and operations of the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and MEGS and to be able to recommend solutions to enable projects to be successful and goals to be met along with being the point of contact between vendors, MNIT, and the Agency. **This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. 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.** **Minimum Qualifications** **Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate 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.** Five (5) year of lead work or supervisory experience, including directing and assigning work and coaching or training staff. Experience to include the following: + Experience with large-scale financial systems in preparing and reviewing fiscal reports sufficient to identify problems quickly, research and evaluate relevant issues and formulate solutions. + Experience* managing projects for complex organizational systems, change management, and/or continuous improvement + Leadership skills sufficient to build and manage organizational projects and stakeholder relationships and influence decision makers + Communication and interpersonal skills sufficient to provide clear, respectful, and timely answers to a variety of audiences; explain technical information in a simplified manner; and facilitate presentations and discussions **Preferred Qualifications** + A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Project Management or related field + Experience with the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT) and Oracle Business Intelligent Enterprise Edition (OBIEE) + Comprehensive accounting experience working for a governmental entity. + Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex financial data to non-financial audiences. + Ability to navigate ambiguity, anticipate barriers, and adapt to overcome challenges with a user-focused mindset. **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 employee only) • Employment Reference Check • Conflict of Interest Review The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US. 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.