Working Title: Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Specialist - Education Consultant 3
Job Class: Education Consultant 3
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 96724
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes - Up to 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Limited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 09/03/2026
Closing Date : 09/09/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department / MDE-Central Office-MAPE
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Public Engagement
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.22 - $58.35 / hourly; $81,891 - $121,834 / annually
Classified Status : Unclassified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
End Date : 10/01/2029
FLSA Status : Exempt - Administrative
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.
As the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Program Specialist, you will monitor, evaluate and provide guidance to grantees to ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing the administration of the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants, while also supporting programs within the Public Engagement Division. Duties will include:
Administer the State and Federal Full-Service Community Schools grant program to include coordinating competitive grant opportunities, monitor grantee compliance, review and approve budgets, and ensure all required reports are completed accurately and on time.
Champion the Full-Service Community Schools strategies and key practices by designing and facilitating training, coaching, and professional development, providing technical assistance and fostering partnerships.
Design and deliver training and training of trainers on transformation strategies including Full-Service Community School plans, community needs assessment, family and community engagement protocols, and other related transformation strategies for school sites and local LEAs.
Evaluate for effectiveness grantee transformation plans including Full-Service Community School plans, community needs assessment, family and community engagement protocols, and other related transformation strategies for school sites and LEAs.
Coordinates collaborations to develop internal MDE and statewide capacities to implement evidence-based school transformation strategies and partnerships. (For example, Family and Community Engagement Model to Support Schools, Full-Service Community Schools, and collective impact strategies such as Education Coalition Partnerships, etc.)
Maintains knowledge of equity-focused, non-academic, and collective impact school and community transformation strategies, national initiatives, legislation, and research, and identifies opportunities for innovation within and beyond the Minnesota Department of Education.
Telework:
This position is eligible for hybrid telework. Employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. Employees may reside outside the state of Minnesota if they live in a state bordering Minnesota and are within 50 miles of the primary work location. Existing employees who were approved to telework from a bordering state and more than 50 miles from their work location before June 1, 2025, may retain this arrangement unless they move farther away.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Five (5) years of experience in project management with strong analytical and organizational skills, budget monitoring and compliance oversight.
A Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; A Master's degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; A Bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience; and an Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Five (5) years of experience in project management with a proficiency in Microsoft office suite, a strong understanding of grant regulations, state guidelines and compliance requirements.
Experience providing training or giving presentations
Experience working in K-12 settings
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License Check
Criminal Background Check
The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
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.
