Working Title: Violence Prevention Programs Unit Grant Manager
Job Class: State Program Administrator Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 95292
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes / Hybrid 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open to all qualified job seekers and bidders simultaneously.
Date Posted : 07/09/2026
Closing Date : 07/22/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Health Department
Division/Unit : Injury Prevention and Mental Health - Violence Prevention Unit
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time
Salary Range: $28.75 - $42.16 / hourly; $60,030 - $88,030 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
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.
This position will coordinate, administer, and support grant management and related activities in the Violence Prevention Programs Unit (VPPU). The VPPU includes the Human Trafficking Prevention and Response Program and the Sexual Violence Prevention Program. This position will be responsible for meeting the unit's goals and objectives through implementing grants and contracts (state, federal, and private), including management of requests for proposals, application review, award contracting, invoicing, monitoring, and ensuring grantee compliance with funding source requirements in coordination with VPPU supervisor, program directors and staff. Additionally, the position will be responsible for understanding, updating, and implementing policies and procedures related to grant and contract management within the VPPU, Injury & Violence Prevention Section, Injury Prevention and Mental Health Division (IPMH), Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and the state enterprise. The position will also monitor VPPU compliance with grant awards from state, federal, and private sources in coordination with the program directors and staff.
Primary responsibilities include:
Oversees and provides programmatic monitoring for VPPU grant and contract programs, which may include Safe Harbor (providing comprehensive supportive services to sexually exploited youth throughout the state of Minnesota), labor trafficking services to all ages, and sexual violence prevention subawards under the federal Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) program, among others.
Manages and monitors, both administratively and financially, various grant programs and contracts. These may include but are not limited to grant programs established by M.S. 145.4716 (Safe Harbor for Sexually Exploited Youth) and M.S. 144.385 (labor trafficking services); subawards under the federal RPE program; and subawards under other federal and private awards as needed.
Initiates, builds, and sustains community partnerships and community development to increase access to services for survivors of human trafficking and sexual violence and promotion of health-equity-informed prevention initiatives in coordination with all VPPU programming and partners.
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
Two (2) years of experience administering grants, contracts, or public programs. Experience must include:
Experience managing grants or contracts through activities such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), application review, award administration, contract management, monitoring, invoicing, or compliance.
Experience coordinating projects or programs involving multiple internal and external stakeholders, including planning, implementation, monitoring, and problem-solving.
Experience interpreting and applying policies, procedures, regulations, or funding requirements to ensure program or grant compliance.
Experience providing technical assistance, consultation, or training to stakeholders, grantees, contractors, or partner organizations.
A related master's degree may substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience; bachelor's degree may substitute for twelve (12) months of experience; and associate's degree may substitute for six (6) months of experience.
Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at interview:
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders while navigating differing priorities and perspectives.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including presenting complex information and providing consultation or technical assistance to a variety of audiences.
Demonstrated ability to analyze information, exercise sound judgment, and solve complex problems while adapting to changing priorities and organizational needs.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize multiple competing projects while working independently and ensuring accuracy, attention to detail, and compliance with established requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing state and/or federal grant programs, including grant monitoring, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), contracting, invoicing, and compliance activities.
Experience working in public health, violence prevention, victim services, behavioral health, or other human services programs.
Experience building and maintaining collaborative partnerships with Tribal Nations, community-based organizations, governmental agencies, healthcare organizations, or other diverse stakeholders.
Experience developing and delivering technical assistance, training, or presentations to grantees, partners, or professional audiences.
Experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws, regulations, or policies related to grant administration, public health, or human services programs.
Additional Requirements
This employment does not require a valid driver's license, but it does demand travel, which the candidate will be responsible for meeting.
This position requires a successful background check and employment reference checks.
MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
