Equity and Racial Justice Enterprise Engagement Specialist - Grants Specialist Coordinator

Working Title: Equity and Racial Justice Enterprise Engagement SpecialistJob Class: Grants Specialist CoordinatorAgency: Administration Dept

Job ID : 80399

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 : 09/24/2024

Closing Date : 10/14/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Administration Dept / Administration-MAPE

Division/Unit : Community Svcs Business Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : No

Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,165 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative

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.Get ready to embrace a unique opportunity to change the landscape of grant making and grant administration in the State of Minnesota with your experience with BIPOC communities and knowledge of equity and racial justice (ERJ) principles. Bring a combination of skills in operational leadership, grants administration, and group training to enhance the success of State enterprise agencies to distribute funding more equitably. You will be tasked to lead in the development of policies, procedures, and trainings for inclusion of ERJ into grant making and grant administration across the enterprise.The position will have the opportunity to affect change throughout the State enterprise by providing subject matter expertise, technical assistance, and data collection and analysis, as well as supporting the DEI in Grant Administration Community of Practice. This position will also contribute expertise toward development of the Office of Grants Management (OGM) priorities, policies, and services to support agency partners and grant practitioners.Your connection to diverse cultural communities, knowledge of equity practices, and creative talents will help frame a new Equity in Grants Office and contribute to significant enhancements in grant governance at the State of Minnesota.To promote a culture of flexibility, we offer staff a hybrid work environment that varies by team, position, and business needs. At present, this position will have the option to telework with expectations to work onsite a minimum of one (1) day a week in concert with the OGM team and on other occasions as requested by management to meet business needs. The hybrid arrangement and frequency of onsite work may be subject to change. Completion of a telework agreement will be required.Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) years of grants management experience as evidenced by consulting with organizations receiving grants, managing grants, or creating grant policies.

Demonstrated grants management experience as evidenced by consulting with organizations writing proposals and/or grant applications, receiving grants, managing grants, or creating grant policies.

Experience facilitating or training large groups.

Knowledge of DEI concepts, best practices, issues, and trends.

Experience in project management methodology, best practices, and the ability to manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously.

Demonstrated ability to serve as a resource to lead, advise, and coach on DEI and racial justice.

Ability to create data metrics and use data tracking tools to measure results, analyze data, and provide recommendations for how data can best achieve ERJ goals.

Experience with American Indian, Black, Indigenous, or Person of Color communities or experience providing direct services to those communities.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of experience in grants management.

Two (2) years of experience facilitating or training large groups on DEI and racial justice related topics.

Experience with performance and outcomes measurements for grant programs administered by a public sector or nonprofit organization.

Certificate of successful training in facilitation methods (e.g., ICA-ToP, Art of Hosting, MAFN, etc.).

Three (3) or more years of project management experience.

Effective communication skills to consult on DEI initiatives.

Strategic planning and implementation experience.

Experience using one (1) or more grants management system data tools, such as Foundant, GrantVantage, BlackCat, or Fluxx.

Additional Requirements

Successful applicants must pass a criminal background check through American DataBank and employment reference checks prior to employment.

A written work sample may be required as part of the interviewing and selection process.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota 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.