Grant Operations Coordinator (Internal Hennepin County Applicants Only)

Description

Hennepin County's Grants Management and Administration department is seeking a Grant Operations Coordinator to join their team. This position provides project development and implementation for the organization's grant management and administration functions. As the organization moves toward a federated model for managing/administering grants, there is a need for effective grant operations, management, and delivery of services to communities. This position works across the organization to administer and manage grants, resolve organizational grant issues, and establish best practices and standardization. The purpose of this position is to ensure grants are administered and managed equitably and effectively, consistent with state and federal requirements, and in alignment with the organization's mission, values, and goals.

Location and hours:

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

About the position type:

This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees are not eligible.

This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Principal.

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In this position, you will:

• Manage grant programs, vendors/grantees, compliance requirements, and funds to achieve program objectives and goals to further strengthen the organization's mission, values, and goals, consistent with state and federal requirements.

• Develop, implement, track program performance measures and strategic planning activities, and operationalize grant projects to ensure optimal performance, compliance, and outcomes.

• Oversee projects that have interdepartmental/organization wide impact.

• Support and advance priorities that invest in disparities reduction, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all.

• Commit to disparity reduction through creating and strengthening policies, services and programs in the areas of connectivity, health, income, housing, employment, education, and justice.

• Ensure internal controls are established and implemented.

• Work in partnership with program staff and subject matter experts to ensure program deliverables are tracked and achieved.

• Monitor and report on programmatic and financial progress and performance; address and follow up financial concerns and budget issues.

• Complete and review project evaluations, contract evaluations, and project/program measures.

• Establish best practices and uniform approach to grant project management.

Need to have:

• One of the following:

• Nine years or more experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and five years or more of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.

Nice to have:

• Experience working in government systems.

• Experience managing large grants and/or providing oversight to grants.

About the department:

Grants Management & Administration (GMA) leads the planning and coordination of county-wide grant development opportunities, establishes and directs the implementation of grant policies and procedures, and provides guidance, consultation, and advice on grant administration and management for the county. GMA is responsible for:

• Establishing organization-wide grants efforts.

• Directing operations that the support the organization's grant administration and management functions.

• Designing and implementing lean processes for administering and managing grants to further build capacity and strengthen skills, knowledge, and experience.

• Supporting and providing guidance on grants to ensure optimal performance, compliance, and outcomes to reduce disparities and improve services to communities.

• Coordinating and managing interdepartmental grant projects to ensure the organization achieves its mission, values, and goals.

About Hennepin County:

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align to one or more of our overarching goals -- that Hennepin County residents are healthy, protected and safe, self-reliant, assured due process, and mobile.

Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as employee).

Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a background check.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Pajoua Chang

Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us

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Why work here?

Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work

• Public service

• Competitive pay

• Work-life balance

• Generous benefits

• Opportunities to grow

• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.

Employee Benefits Summary

Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found here.

01

Are you a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County?

Note: Limited duration employees not eligible

• Yes

• No

02

This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55415 and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.

Are you willing and able to meet this requirement?

• Yes

• No

03

Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in public administration or another field appropriate to the position?

• Yes

• No

04

List any post-high school education you have completed. Indicate the school(s) you attended and your major area(s) of specialization, and any degree(s) earned. If you do not have post-high school education, type "None" in the space provided.

05

How many years of experience do you have in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 5 years

• 5 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more, but less than 7 years

• 7 years or more, but less than 8 years

• 8 years or more, but less than 9 years

• 9 years or more

06

Describe your experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

07

How many years of experience do you have working in government systems?

• I do not have this experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years or more, but less than 4 years

• 4 years or more, but less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

08

Describe your experience working in government systems, referencing jobs listed on your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.

09

If you are a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, and are applying for your first promotion after securing public employment, you are eligible to have five points added to your competitive promotional examination rating. Are you a disabled veteran (defined as having a permanent, service connected disability rated at 50% or more), the spouse, or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran that would like to use your one time, five-point preference?

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Agency Hennepin County

Address Hennepin County Government Center

300 South Sixth Street

Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55487

Phone 612-348-7855

Website https://www.hennepin.us/jobs