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State of Minnesota · 1 month ago

Grant Programs Manager / Housing Finance Agency Manager

St Paul, MN

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$46.68/hr - $67.01/hr

5+ years exp

The State of Minnesota is a mission-focused financial institution seeking a Grant Programs Manager to lead Single Family grant programs. The role involves ensuring compliant and efficient program deployment, managing resources, and collaborating on policy development to support community homeownership goals.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Procurement, contracting, and contract management

Policy development and implementation, in collaboration with Community Initiatives, Policy and Community Development, and Planning, Research, and Evaluation, and in alignment with Agency and division strategic and work plans

Process development and implementation

Program management systems and workflow design and management

Continuous improvement, including stakeholder engagement

Technical assistance on grant programs and RFPs, in coordination with Community Initiatives, to promote successful applicants and grantees with a clear understanding of the Agency grant management process, requirements, and compliance monitoring expectations

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Affordable housing experienceGrant managementProgram managementStrategic planningAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceCultural competencyOffice software proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A bachelor's degree is required

5 (Five) years of experience in the affordable housing industry, including program management experience, and experience with federal, state, or local government housing programs. Experience should also include knowledge of the real estate development process and housing development finance, or experience with mortgage and downpayment assistance financing

Demonstrated leadership experience, including at least 5 (five) years of management or supervisory experience

Grant or contract management experience, including vendor/grantee management, and oversight of expenditures and disbursements or draws

Cultural competency as demonstrated by skills for communication and relationship building across cultures, and awareness of one's own world view and that different world views exist

Demonstrated experience in strategic and organizational management, including strategic planning, project management, performance management, and applying internal controls and risk management practices

Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving and communication skills, including the ability to comprehend and clearly communicate complex information tailored as appropriate to a variety of audiences, as well as effectively lead, negotiate, and resolve conflicts

Demonstrated ability to effectively use office software tools to create documents, manage data, and communicate effectively with internal and external audiences

Preferred

Master's Degree in business, nonprofit leadership, public policy, public administration, Management or other relevant field

Knowledge of real estate development processes, housing development finance, and mortgage and down payment assistance programs

Experience with state grant or contract management, including knowledge of the State of Minnesota's Office of Grants Management policies and procedures, and/ or experience working within a state, federal, or local government entity

Experience with Minnesota Housing Single Family grant programs or experience with Minnesota Housing mortgage lending programs

Experience with homebuyer education, coaching or advising programs

Benefits

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

Training, classes, and professional development

Student Loan Reimbursement (pilot program)

Tuition Assistance Program

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