Senior Grants Specialist - Remote Grant Management

State of Minnesota; Eveleth (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

12 paid holidays

Health, dental, vision plans

Pension plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation seeks a Grants Specialist Senior to coordinate Northeast Minnesota grant programs and oversee economic development funding. The role emphasizes policy guidance, compliance, and collaboration across agencies.

Responsibilities include monitoring grant activities, reporting, site visits, and training internal and external staff. Telework eligibility is available with approval; travel is required up to 30% of the time.

Qualifications

• Two or more years administering financial assistance, grants, or contract management.
• Bachelor’s degree can substitute one year of experience; master’s substitutes for 18 months of experience.
• Knowledge of grants policies and administration.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with financial reporting, eligibility determination, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate department grant programs and economic development funding.
• Monitor grant activities and grantee compliance with policies.
• Provide guidance on complex grant-making and grant administration.
• Support FLUXX grants management system configuration and reporting.
• Conduct in-person site visits to verify fund usage and provide training.

Skills

Grants policies

Oral and written communication

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Adobe

Fraud prevention

Diversity and equity awareness

MN Driver’s License

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation seeks a Grants Specialist Senior to coordinate Northeast Minnesota grant programs and oversee economic development funding. The role emphasizes policy guidance, compliance, and collaboration across agencies.

Responsibilities include monitoring grant activities, reporting, site visits, and training internal and external staff. Telework eligibility is available with approval; travel is required up to 30% of the time.