Job Details
Working Title: PATH-MN Project Manager
Job Class: Grants Specialist
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Agency: Minnesota State- Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
- Date Posted: 06/15/2023
- Closing Date: 06/29/2023
- Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Mn State CTC Moorhead MAPE
- Division/Unit: MnSCU Mn State CTC Moorhead / MnSCU Mn State CTC MH Prof/Sup
- Appointment Type: Full-time (Grant is funded through end of 2027)
- Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
- Days of Work: Monday - Friday
- Travel Required: No
- Salary Range: $21.43 - $31.00 / hourly; $44,745 - $64,728 / annually
- Classified Status: Classified
- Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
- Location: College-wide, Campus to be determined
- FLSA Status: Non-exempt
- Telework Eligible: No
- Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
Job Summary
Minnesota State Community College and Central Lakes College have been awarded a four-year $4.2 million grant from the US Department of Labor Strengthening Community Colleges initiative to enhance, expand and grow health science education and training programs at both colleges to better meet the labor market and employment needs of west central and central Minnesota. This grant is entitled the Pathways to Accessing Training in Healthcare-Minnesota (PATH-MN).
The PATH-MN Grant Project Manager is responsible for overseeing grant administration, planning, development, coordination, and evaluation of the proposed project. This position provides leadership for communication and compliance with US Department of Labor standards and grant requirements.
The PATH-MN Grant Project Manager position is a full-time 12-month position funded under the terms of the grant and will report directly to the M State Dean for the School of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing who serves as the Project Director/Principal Investigator for the PATH-MN Grant. The M State campus location of this position to be determined upon negotiation of hire with the preferred candidate. This position will serve both M State and Central Lakes College in support of the PATH-MN Grant objectives. Frequent travel between various campuses will be required.
This is a grant funded position and will continue for the life of the PATH-MN grant. Grant is funded through the end of 2027.
Responsibilities:
- On a daily basis, live the mission, vision and values of M State to ensure a positive experience for all students and stakeholders. Service to M State students and stakeholders is a core component of the position and work responsibilities.
- Under the supervision of the Project Director (M State Dean for the School of Health Services, Human Services and Nursing), manage the full range of activities required to implement the PATH-MN Grant.
- Provide oversight of day-to-day PATH-MN grant activities working with administration, faculty and support staff from M State and Central Lakes College (CLC).
- Manage and utilize funding agency electronic databases (i.e. Grants.gov, GrantSolutions) to submit timely and accurate proposals and reports.
- Manage and evaluate the PATH-MN grant budget and financial plan as it relates to grant projects and provide supportive narrative.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a health science, management, or other appropriate discipline
- Demonstrated project management skills with experience managing and supervising multiple simultaneous administrative projects.
- Proficiency in written and oral communication, including public speaking
- Demonstrated fiscal management expertise, including contract administration, developing and monitoring budgets and fiscal reporting.
- Commitment to diversity as well as a demonstrated ability to work successfully with persons of diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in a related discipline
- 5 years’ experience in grants management; preferably oversight of federal grants
- Experience with US Department of Labor grants and the GrantSolutions online portal.
- Computer software skills sufficient to collect, query, and analyze data and prepare charts, reports, and presentations.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, exempt position with an FTE of 1.0. Salary is commensurate with experience. This is a grant funded position and continuation of the position is dependent upon successful continuation of the grant.
Additional Requirements
In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
If you have questions about the position, contact Becky McMahan at becky.mcmahan@minnesota.edu.
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Becky McMahan at becky.mcmahan@minnesota.edu.
About Minnesota State
M State is a regional student-focused institution that is poised for a strong future. It is the fifth-largest outstate college in the Minnesota State system and the largest two-year college in Greater Minnesota, serving more than 8,000 credit-based students and 7,000 non-credit students each year. M State offers big-college resources and a small-college feel on our four welcoming campuses and in our many online courses and programs. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and that dedication is reflected in our programs and in the support we offer to our students.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
- 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
- 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
- 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
- 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
- Public pension plan
- Training and professional development
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays each year
- Paid parental leave
- Low-cost medical and dental coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- Vision coverage
- Wellness programs and resources
- Employer paid life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Health care spending and savings accounts
- Dependent care spending account
- Tax-deferred compensation
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
Other Information
Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State 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.
