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Establish the unclassified position of Director of Grants Management & Administration and approve the appointment of Jennifer Yang as the Director, effective 11/01/23
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Resolution:
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BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners establishes the unclassified position of Director of Grants Management and Administration, effective November 1, 2023; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Minn. Stat. ? 383B.102(c)(3), the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approves the appointment of Jennifer Yang as the Director of Grants Management and Administration, effective November 1, 2023.
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Background:
Under Minn. Stat. ? 383B.102(c)(3) and the County's policy on Open and Unclassified Service Appointments, the county board approves appointments of personnel in the unclassified service.
The establishment of the Director of Grants Management & Administration position underscores this critical role in supporting and leading the strategic direction, operational accountability and budgetary responsibility for Hennepin County's grant management and administration. This position will report to the County Administrator. Key responsibilities for this role will include:
* directing the planning and coordination of county wide grant development opportunities
* establishing and directing the implementation of policies and procedures related to grant management and administration
* providing information, consultation and advice county wide regarding the administration, implementation, managing and reporting of grants
* directing the development of the county's annual grants project plan
* acting as a liaison between state and federal grant offices on behalf of the county
* preparing and presenting reports for internal and external community stakeholders
* managing budget preparation
* ensuring that data and continuous improvement drive the department's work and achieve results
* advising County Administration, electe...
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