Child Care Aware Grants Administrator (State Program Administrator)

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities•Pine City, MN

6d•$24 - $35

About The Position

This position administers Child Care Aware grant programs across the NE District (17 counties), including Regional Grants (Regions 3, 5, 7E) and Parent Aware Quality Improvement Grants. This role ensures compliant, timely, and effective distribution of funds and supports providers throughout the grant lifecycle.

Requirements

Two years of work experience in business administration, accounting, public administration, finance, or a related field.
An associate degree may substitute for 6 months of experience; a bachelor's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
Demonstrated experience in budget management, including monitoring expenditures, making fiscal decisions, and preparing or implementing budget revisions.
Ability to interpret and apply public program and grant requirements, ensuring compliance and accuracy in financial and programmatic reporting.
Proven ability to compile, analyze, and report data related to grant obligations, expenditures, and compliance metrics.
Strong attention to detail, with the ability to create, maintain, and analyze financial spreadsheets, tracking systems, and related documentation.
Demonstrated administrative and office proficiency, including effective use of computer applications, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to support meetings, trainings, and collaborative work.
Valid driver’s license to conform to MnSCU vehicle use criteria and consent to a motor vehicle records check.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or associate degree in business administration, accounting, public administration, finance, or a related field.
Experience writing, reviewing, administering, or monitoring grants, including support for applications, amendments, or reporting.
Knowledge of Child Care Aware of Minnesota, Parent Aware, and/or federal, state, or local government grant programs, including program requirements and accountability standards.
Demonstrated skill in identifying program or fiscal compliance issues, assessing risk, and recommending or supporting corrective actions consistent with grant and program requirements.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences, including program staff, partners, funders, and community stakeholders.
Ability to explain technical or regulatory information in a clear, understandable manner to both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance
short and long term disability
professional development
tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents