NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Executive Director (State Division Administrator 17)
Lansing, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$118K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Michigan Education Trust (MET). The role involves overseeing the administration of the MET program, ensuring financial integrity, legal compliance, and operational standards, while also managing the Michigan Education Saving Program (MESP) and the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund (FFS).
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Overall administration of the Michigan Education Trust program including personnel services, financial integrity, actuarial soundness evaluation, legal compliance, operational standards, recordkeeping, marketing, and determining issues for Board of Directors review/action
Serve as the Program Manager for the Michigan Education Saving Program and MI 529 Advisor Plan
Ensure compliance with the contract between the vendor and the Department of Treasury and approve program disclosure materials, matching grant applications, marketing concepts and materials
Provide coordination and oversight of the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund
Qualification
Required
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience
A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying professional experience is counted post bachelor's degree
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application
Official Transcripts must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed, the Registrar's signature and/or seal, and MUST be recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university MUST have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position
The selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions to perform the duties of this position
The selected candidate must have secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited. If it is substantiated that AI was used in the process, your application may be removed from consideration
The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
Health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for the whole family.
No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
No-cost vision insurance.
Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
13 paid sick days per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Professional Development.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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