Job Description

The Grants Specialist will join Riverlandâ™s Advancement team, which plays an important role in building relationships withâ¯constituents of the college to foster greater engagement, partnership, and philanthropy to help further the collegeâ™s mission.

The Grants Specialist reports to the Dean of Institutional Advancement and is responsible for grant administration, primarily focused on post-award processes including project implementation, review of grant conditions, budget monitoring, financial reporting, compliance with grant requirements, reporting, and evaluation of grant projects.

Principle Responsibilities

1. Under the supervision of the Dean of Institutional Advancement, this position will manage the administration of grants awarded to Riverland Community College.

2. Participate in pre-award and post-award grant processes by providing support and expertise.

3. Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the smooth functioning of the department and maintain the reputation of the organization as a viable business partner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Project management skills sufficient to manage multiple
• projects simultaneously.
• One (1) year professional grant management experience -OR- three (3) years para-professional grant work experience -OR- an equivalent combination of education and applicable professional work experience. An Associate degree could be substituted for 6-months of experience.
• Project management skills sufficient to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of general accounting practices sufficient to understand state and federal appropriation, accounting, and reporting systems.
• Ability to analyze financial records and reports, and review budgets.
• High level of skill and proficiency in computer software programs including electronic spreadsheets, databases to gather and compile data. Ability to navigate a variety of online grant platforms.

Preferred Qualification 

• Bachelorâ™s Degree in a business, management, accounting, or a related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience with federal and/or state grants administration in a higher education setting.
• Bilingual/Multilingual fluent in Spanish, Somali, Karen, Anuak, Nuer or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with a multicultural and underserved populations.

Other Requirements

This position requires successful completion of employment references and a driver's license background check.

A complete online application will include the following:

1. A cover letter that addresses the qualifications listed previously.

2. Current Curriculum Vitae / Resume.

Work Shift (Hours / Days of work)

8am-4:30pm / Monday-Friday

Telework (Yes/No)

Campus & Remote options available TBD at time of hire

NOTE: A detailed job description is available upon request, email

About Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, System Office

With its 31 institutions, including 24 two-year colleges and seven state universities, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system is the largest single provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota. The colleges and universities operate 54 campuses in 47 Minnesota communities and serve about 250,000 students in credit-based courses. Overall, the system produces about 33,500 graduates each year. In addition to credit-based courses, the system offers customized training programs that serve about 153,200 employees from 6,000 Minnesota businesses each year. The law creating the system was passed by the Minnesota Legislature in 1991 and went into effect July 1, 1995. The law merged the state's community colleges, technical colleges and state universities into one system. The system is separate from the University of Minnesota.

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