Employment Opportunities
The Minnesota State Arts Board is seeking applicants for the following position.
Director, grants administration
Job opening ID: 86071
The Minnesota State Arts Board takes its role as a strong steward of public funds very seriously. To increase its capacity to manage grant funds, it is adding two new grants administration positions.
The first position-grants administration officer-was posted earlier and review of applications is underway.
A second position-director, grants administration-has been posted and the Arts Board is inviting applications from qualified candidates. This will be a new, key position at the Arts Board. The person hired for this role will provide leadership and direction for the board's grant making functions. They will ensure that federal and state laws and policies are being followed. They will increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the board's pre-award and post-award grant activities. They will analyze the effectiveness of grant programs to determine impact and outcomes of funded activities. They will supervise other staff members with roles in grant making and grant monitoring.
Required qualifications include: at least four years of professional grants management experience, including supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to interpret and communicate complex laws, policies, and procedures. Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, or administration; legal training or experience; knowledge of state and federal grant requirements; and/or knowledge of the state's SWIFT accounting system.
This is a full-time, permanent position. It will require in office/on site work and offer some opportunity for telework.
Interested individuals must submit an application, resume, and cover letter via the State of Minnesota's Careers Web portal, by or before Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Visit the State of Minnesota Careers Web portal to find the salary range, candidate qualifications, and application instructions.
Go to the State of Minnesota Careers Web portal
Select Search open positions link
In the Search Jobs field, type the job opening ID number 86071
Click on the job title to open a more detailed description of the position, the requirements, and the application instructions.
Diverse Workforce
Our mission as an employer is to actively recruit, welcome, and support a workforce that is diverse and inclusive of people who are underrepresented in the development of state programs and practices, so that we can support the success and growth of all people who call Minnesota home. More about the State of Minnesota's diverse workforce philosophy can be found on the State of Minnesota Careers Web site.
Other opportunities with the State of Minnesota can be found at the State of Minnesota Careers Web site.
Other employment opportunities in the arts can be found on the Springboard for the Arts job board Web page.
Affirmative Action
The Minnesota State Arts Board is committed to the State of Minnesota's affirmative action efforts to develop a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations it serves. We support nondiscrimination in our day to day business activities and work to ensure that the agency is providing equal opportunity to all, in accordance with state and federal affirmative action laws.
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