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NEOGOV · 11 hours ago

Departmental Specialist 14 - Administrative Assistant

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$35.28/hr - $52.61/hr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the State of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, which is dedicated to fostering a positive work environment. The Departmental Specialist 14 - Administrative Assistant will support the bureau director by managing correspondence and stakeholder engagement, while also serving as a liaison across various agencies.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Managing high-level correspondence

Coordinating stakeholder engagement

Ensuring timely and accurate communication with internal and external partners, including legislators and the public

Serving as a liaison and technical advisor across agencies and organizations that serve the needs of individuals with disabilities

Representing bureau leadership in meetings

Facilitating informed decision-making

Leading bureau-wide communications, VR-related education, and performance initiatives

Supporting cross-division coordination, policy development, and program planning aligned with bureau and federal priorities

Assisting the bureau director with tasks that enhance executive office efficiency and effectiveness

Qualification

Stakeholder engagementPolicy developmentProgram planningProject managementCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsTechnical advisingTeam collaboration

Required

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application

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)

Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment

Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks

Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment