Minnesota / Employ & Economic Development Department / Grants Specialist Senior

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Grants Specialist Senior

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

14 employees hold this title in Employ & Economic Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $80,105, above the department median of $76,816.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $1M
Role median: $80,105
Agency median: $76,816
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$10,517$96,883+

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How total compensation varies among the 14 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Grants Specialist Senior is held in 17 Minnesota departments. In Employ & Economic Development Department, the median of $80,105 ranks #12 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Education Department

$93,397 · 3

Corrections Department

$91,025 · 1

Children Youth & Families Department

$85,266 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$84,767 · 2

Commerce Department

$84,617 · 1

Human Services Department

$84,273 · 11

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

$83,722 · 1

Health Department

$83,617 · 17

Public Safety Department

$82,253 · 12

Natural Resources Department

$81,396 · 5

Office of Higher Education

$80,894 · 1

Pollution Control Agency

$78,483 · 1

Median total compensation for the Grants Specialist Senior role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Michelle Rebholz

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$98,590

Sub-department: B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay: $98,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,590
Hire date: 2001-07-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Michelle Rebholz serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within B22B Grant for Broadband. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $98,590. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Davern

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$92,025

Sub-department: WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,025
Hire date: 1994-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Davern holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Economic Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Scheurich

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$91,525

Sub-department: WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,525
Hire date: 2007-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Scheurich works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Employ & Economic Development Department within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $91,525 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandra Henrikson

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$91,025

Sub-department: Voc Rehab Srvcs DD SOP Staff
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,025
Hire date: 1990-12-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sandra Henrikson holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Economic Development Department within Vocational Rehabilitation Services Developmental Disabilities Sop Staff. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sou Thao

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$91,025

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,025
Hire date: 2002-02-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sou Thao is a Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Economic Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sharon Zetah

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$85,389

Sub-department: Voc Rehab Srvcs DD SOP Staff
Base pay: $85,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,389
Hire date: 2007-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sharon Zetah holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Economic Development Department within Vocational Rehabilitation Services Developmental Disabilities Sop Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,389. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carol Bossuyt

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$81,719

Sub-department: B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay: $81,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,719
Hire date: 2002-07-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Carol Bossuyt serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within B22B Grant for Broadband. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,719. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christine Dowie

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$78,492

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $78,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,492
Hire date: 2023-06-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Christine Dowie serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,492. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristen Quaal

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$77,475

Sub-department: Voc Rehab Srvcs DD SOP Staff
Base pay: $77,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,475
Hire date: 1990-10-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Kristen Quaal serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Vocational Rehabilitation Services Developmental Disabilities Sop Staff. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,475. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Ernst

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$74,109

Sub-department: B22B Grant for Broadband
Base pay: $74,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,109
Hire date: 2024-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Samantha Ernst serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within B22B Grant for Broadband. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,109. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Frederick Nah Ii

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2024 total comp

$74,018

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $74,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,018
Hire date: 2018-01-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Frederick Nah Ii works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Employ & Economic Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Frederick earned $74,018 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michaela Kleinow

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$65,054

Sub-department: Voc Rehab Srvcs DD SOP Staff
Base pay: $65,054
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,054
Hire date: 2016-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michaela Kleinow is a Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Economic Development Department within Vocational Rehabilitation Services Developmental Disabilities Sop Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,054. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Esther Moo

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$19,712

Sub-department: WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay: $19,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $19,712
Hire date: 2025-02-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Economic Development Department, Esther Moo serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $19,712. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Kastens

Grants Specialist Senior/Employ & Economic Development Department

2025 total comp

$10,517

Sub-department: Paid Leave-Grants
Base pay: $10,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,517
Hire date: 2005-10-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: -

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joseph Kastens holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Employ & Economic Development Department within Paid Leave-Grants. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,517. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.