Apprenticeship Federal Grant Manager/Grants Specialist Coordinator

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 68,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry seeks an Apprenticeship Federal Grant Manager. This full-time role involves managing state and federal apprenticeship grants while ensuring compliance and reporting outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in grant management and strong communication skills to build partnerships.

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Low-cost health, dental, and vision plans

Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employer paid life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in grant management or project management.
• Experience must be directly related to job duties.
• Knowledge of governmental budgeting and legislative processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the implementation of State and Federal Apprenticeship grants.
• Develop and administer requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Administer and monitor grant funding to awardees.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Communication skills

Human relations skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Doctorate degree

Job description

Apprenticeship Federal Grant Manager/Grants Specialist Coordinator

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Working Title: Apprenticeship Grant Manager

Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

• Job ID: 86943
• Location: St. Paul
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/20/2025
• Closing Date: 07/07/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% of the time
• Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,166 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 06/30/2028
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: No
  
  

Working Title: Apprenticeship Grant Manager

Job Class: Grants Specialist Coordinator

Agency: Labor & Industry Dept

• Job ID: 86943
• Location: St. Paul
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Limited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 06/20/2025
• Closing Date: 07/07/2025
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Labor & Industry Dept / Labor and Industry-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Dept of Labor & Industry / Apprenticeship
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift - 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% of the time
• Salary Range: $32.99 - $48.93 / hourly; $68,883 - $102,166 / annually
• Classified Status: Unclassified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• End Date: 06/30/2028
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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 Grants Specialist Coordinator position is a temporary unclassified position with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2028.

This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota. This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in a state bordering Minnesota and live 50 miles or less from the primary/principal work location.

This position is responsible for leading and implementing two of DLI’s state and federal apprenticeship grant program and for identifying and applying for other federal apprenticeship grant funding opportunities. This individual is responsible for managing all aspects of the assigned apprenticeship grants' operations, including providing budget oversight, developing requests for proposals, administering and monitoring grant funding to awardees, coordinating grant partners and vendor activities, and tracking and reporting outcomes. This individual will provide the day-to-day operations including working directly with partners, DLI staff, vendors and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate and manage the implementation of State and Federal Apprenticeship grants.
• Developing requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Administering and monitoring grant funding to awardees.
• Tracking and reporting outcomes and promising practices.
• Provide day to day operations, including working directly with partners, DLI staff, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience* in grant management, loan management or project management experience involving evaluating, administering, accounting for, and/or monitoring of grants or loans.
• Experience includes internships, fellowships, volunteering, and work experience that are directly related to the job duties.
• Doctorate degree may substitute for two years of experience; Master’s degree may substitute for 18 months of experience; Bachelor’s degree may substitute for one year of experience; Associate's degree may substitute for six months of experience.
  
  

Professional experience must demonstrate the following:

• Knowledge of governmental budgeting and legislative processes sufficient to consolidate multiple program activities and to propose legislative initiatives to meet current and future program needs.
• Ability to plan projects and operations sufficient to organize projects with others, establish goals and timetables, clarify mutual expectations, tracking and reporting, and evaluate results.
• Communication skills, verbal and written, sufficient to write reports, bulletins, procedures, rules, and correspondence and to establish and maintain constructive, productive, and positive working relationships and partnerships.
• Human relations skills sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public sector and to effectively persuade clients and other governmental officials by understanding complex and oftentimes, competing relationships and political agendas.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who may not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or common experiences.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Management of contracts involving stand and federal funding.
• Development and administration of requests for proposals.
• Knowledge of state procurement and reporting systems.
• Language skills other than English (Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Karen or ASL).
  
  

Additional Requirements

It is the policy that all final candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components: SEMA4 Records Check, Employment Reference Check, Driver’s License Check, Education/License Verification.

How To Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Effective July 1, 2009, legislation provides that the top five Recently Separated Veterans, who apply and meet the qualifications for the vacancy, must be granted an interview. To be considered a Recently Separated Veteran, you must meet all the following criteria:

• Have separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States;
• Have served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or more or for the full period ordered to active duty OR have separated by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty;
• Be a United States citizen or resident alien;
• Have served in active military service at any time on or after September 11, 2001, as shown on your form DD-214.
  
  

To be considered under this legislation, you must meet all of the Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting; meet all of the above RSV criteria; and submit a copy of your DD-214 form by the closing date via mail, e-mail or fax to: Jenny Karjala 443 Lafayette Road N, St. Paul, MN 55155, or [e-mail].

Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a non-competitive basis if you meet all of the following criteria:

• Meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%.
• Provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability.
• Meet all of the Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting.
  
  

Contact

If you have questions about this position, contact Jenny Karjala at [e-mail] or 651-284-5474.

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 Jenny Karjala at [e-mail].

About Labor & Industry Dept

The Department of Labor and Industry ensures Minnesota’s work and living environments are equitable, healthy and safe. The agency oversees the state's programs for apprenticeship, construction codes and licensing, dual-training pipeline, occupational safety and health, wage and hour standards, workers' compensation, and youth skills training programs.

Working together to improve the state we love.

What do Minnesota's State employees have in common?

• A sense of purpose in their work
• Connection with their coworkers and communities
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  
  

Benefits

As an employee, you'll have access to one of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota, along with other benefits to help you and your family be well.

Your benefits may include:

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
  
  

Support to help you reach your career goals:

• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
  
  

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support:

• A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
  
  

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.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve Minnesotans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and disabilities related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, status regarding public assistance, disability, veteran status or activity in a local Human Rights Commission or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants With Disabilities

Minnesota state agencies make reasonable accommodations to their employees and applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in searching or applying for jobs with the State of Minnesota, call the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or email [e-mail] and let us know the support you need.

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