What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grants and Financial Coordinator - Grants Specialist Coordinator position at State of Minnesota?
Working Title : Grants and Financial Coordinator
Job Class : Grants Specialist Coordinator
Agency : Office of Emergency Medical Services
Job ID : 84316
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 : 02 / 22 / 2025
Closing Date : 03 / 10 / 2025
Hiring Agency / Seniority Unit : Office of Emergency Medical Services
Division / Unit : Office of Emergency Medical Services / Regulatory & Compliance Section
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 : Classified
Bargaining Unit / Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : 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.
The Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) is looking for their next Grants and Financial Coordinator! This position serves as a key and collaborative member of a team that protects the public’s health and safety regarding EMS in Minnesota. The purpose of this position is to provide agency grants management services spanning the entire grant process for multiple grants where the OEMS may be the grantor or the grantee. This position also provides lead work direction to administrative staff and student workers and assists with the financial management of the office, including budgeting and purchasing responsibilities.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to :
Administer state grant awards to regional EMS systems, overseeing proposals, contracts, payments, audits, and performance evaluations to ensure compliance with state policies. It also involves resolving non-compliance issues, tracking EMS Relief Account disbursements, and maintaining awareness of regional activities.
Oversee the management of grants appropriated or awarded to OEMS, ensuring compliance with federal and state policies
Oversee the Volunteer Education Reimbursement Program and the Cooper Sams Length of Service Award Program to ensure accurate and timely reimbursements and distributions in compliance with state law and agency policy
Manage the day-to-day fiscal activities of OEMS
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience in grants management, grants administration, or contract administration, or experience in a field related to the work of the position.
Experience or knowledge of budget practices sufficient to prepare and review budgets and fiscal documents.
A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or in a field related to the work of the position may substitute for one (1) year of this experience.
Minimum qualifications assessed at interview :
Oral communication skills to effectively communicate with clientele and experience delivering professional presentations to a variety of audiences.
Written communication skills sufficient to compose clear, concise, error-free, and understandable narrative summaries and presentations and communicate complicated issues to stakeholders.
Human relations skills sufficient to establish and maintain effective ongoing professional relationships with the public, stakeholders, and staff.
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team with colleagues of diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting, business, finance, or in a field related to the work of the position.
Knowledge of state appropriations, budgeting, purchasing, and auditing requirements.
Experience developing requests for proposals (RFPs).
Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles sufficient to forecast, budget, and audit.
Contract or project management experience.
Knowledge of the structure and organization of local, regional, state, and federal government.
Basic understanding of public safety and emergency medical services.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
Incumbent must maintain valid driver's license, and insurance, OR have other reliable transportation
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.
Salary : $68,883 - $102,165
