Minnesota Department of Health · 2 days ago
Program Supervisor - Planning Supervisor State
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$34.11/hr - $49.39/hr
3+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Health is seeking a Program Supervisor for the Office of African American Health. This role involves providing strategic guidance and oversight for grant administration activities, ensuring compliance and alignment with program goals to address health disparities in Minnesota's African American communities.
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Responsibilities
Supervising grant managers and accountability for managing the full grants compliance lifecycle, including solicitation, contracting, monitoring, reporting, and closeout
Leading the request for proposal (RFP) process for OAAH funding initiatives, including the Pathways to Black Health (PBH) program, and supporting transparent, equitable engagement with community partners
Provide grants leadership and coordination across MDH, community-based organizations, and advisory structures, including serving as the liaison to the African American Health State Advisory Council (AAHSAC)
Qualification
Required
Three (3) years of experience grants management, program administration, or public health program oversight. Experience must include demonstrated leadership experience
Demonstrated leadership experience may include: Experience as a supervisor, lead workers, team lead, project lead; Completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g., ELI, L4, Everyday Leaders); Completion of a similar or equivalent leadership development program through another organization; A paid or unpaid position leading a program or chairing a committee, such as an Employee Resource Group (ERG). This experience must include: 1+ years identifying issues, goals and strategic actions, AND 100+ hour/year time commitment
Knowledge of public sector grants management, including RFP development, contracting, fiscal and programmatic monitoring, reporting, closeout, and audit readiness
Skill in managing complex workflows and ensuring compliance with state, federal, and agency grants policies and requirements
Ability to work effectively with advisory councils, partners, stakeholders, and community-based organizations, including supporting statutory or required reporting
Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement equitable and transparent grant solicitation and award processes
Knowledge of health equity principles and the structural factors affecting African American health, and ability to apply these principles to grantmaking practices
Preferred
Experience in grants management, program administration, or public health program oversight in a governmental or public health setting
Advanced knowledge of state government operations, including procurement, grants administration systems, fiscal oversight, and interagency coordination
Demonstrated commitment to equity, accountability, and responsible stewardship of public resources
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish effective working relationships across MDH divisions, state agencies, and external partners
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
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
Company
Minnesota Department of Health
Minnesota Department of Health is a government organization that provides health care services.
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