Working Title: Grant Manager and Engagement Specialist - Planner Principal State
Job Class: Planner Principal State
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 95046
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Temporary - Anticipated to last through 07/30/2028.
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 07/01/2026
Closing Date : 07/14/2026
Hiring Agency : Health Department
Division/Unit : Health Equity Strategy and Innovation Division / Grants and Capacity Building Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $32.97 - $48.60 / hourly; $68,841 - $101,477/ annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employee/MAPE
End Date : 07/30/2028
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No
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.
This position exists to provide professional support to the Division of Health Equity Strategy and Innovation (HESI) grant management, project management and engagement work. The position is responsible for the implementation, coordination, evaluation and planning of the Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative and other grant programs as provided by the state legislature and other funding sources. This position is responsible for providing technical assistance to grantees, including those that may have limited experience in applying for and implementing a state funded grant program. The position is responsible for co-developing innovative strategies to enhance grantee performance and build their capacity to understand ways to advance health equity and share the learning from the EHDI and other grant programs to a broader set of interest holders, policymakers, MDH leadership and program staff, health care systems, community members, etc.
Primary Responsibilities:
Manage and implement EHDI's state grants to local communities, including launching and providing Request for Proposal (RFP) support, budgeting, site visit support, and invoice reviews.
Provide consultation, guidance, technical assistance and support to local community grantees so they can successfully implement effective initiatives to reduce health disparities in the communities most impacted, including but not limited to communities of color, American Indians, immigrants and refugees, and LGBTQ and other marginalized communities.
Provide cross-functional collaboration with other offices and divisions across the agency to advance efforts aimed at reducing disparities in chronic health conditions and improving outcomes in infant mortality initiatives.
Evaluate and monitor the impact of the Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative grantee activities.
Assist with strategic planning, event-planning, report writing, presentation and other assistance for the Eliminating Health Disparities Initiative Grant Program and other grant programs, including establishing goals for the designated program(s).
Support the development and management of budgetary component for the Eliminating Health Disparities and other grant programs, including monitoring expenditures, providing financial reconciliation support, and calculating projections.
Perform duties as requested for the Division of Health Equity Strategy and Innovation and MDH.
This position is temporary in nature and can be ended at any time. The anticipated end date is 07/30/2028.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework, this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. Candidates residing outside of Minnesota further than 50 miles of the assigned work location at the time of application must be able to relocate to Minnesota within 30 days of their start date. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
MDH relies heavily on grant funding, in addition to state appropriated dollars. As an agency, we continually monitor funding levels and navigate some degree of uncertainty related to grant cycles and the impact of the grant funding on program priorities.
This position is currently funded and approved to be filled. While the position is funded at this time, future funding is dependent on the continuation of our funding sources. The Minnesota Department of Health works proactively to sustain programs and maintain our workforce, to avoid reductions in force to the very best of our ability. In the event of a loss of funding resulting in a necessary workforce reduction, that process is governed by our collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans.
Minimum Qualifications
Three (3) years of experience working within health equity, racial justice and/or systems change frameworks. Experience must include the following:
Experience developing and executing Request for Proposals (RFPs) from beginning to end.
Experience in writing grant applications, grant management and/or grant compliance and monitoring.
Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:
Knowledge of state grant-making requirements and regulations.
Ability to use financial data reporting tools to access data, and to use spreadsheets to collate and analyze data.
Ability to adapt to continuous organizational and program changes.
Ability to work collaboratively and be a good listener, communicator and facilitator.
Degree Equivalencies:
A related master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; a related bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; and a related associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience tracking MDH government budgets, finance management processes, and contracts.
Experience providing leadwork during the review and consultation of professional work.
Knowledge of the Minnesota Department of Health functions, policies, and procedures related to grant management and finances.
Additional Requirements
This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.
This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
Under U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services regulations, the successful candidate must be able to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins. This agency is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship.
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.
