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State of Michigan · 5 hours ago

Departmental Specialist 14 - Administrative Assistant

Lansing, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

The State of Michigan's Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity is committed to fostering a supportive work environment. The role of Departmental Specialist 14 involves managing high-level correspondence, coordinating stakeholder engagement, and serving as a liaison across agencies to support individuals with disabilities.

GovernmentOffice AdministrationSocial Media

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supports the bureau director by managing high-level correspondence

Coordinates stakeholder engagement and ensures timely and accurate communication with internal and external partners, including legislators and the public

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

Represents bureau leadership in meetings and facilitates informed decision-making

Leads bureau-wide communications, VR-related education, and performance initiatives, including strategic planning, public engagement, and trend analysis

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

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

Qualification

Stakeholder engagementCommunication skillsPolicy developmentProgram planningStrategic planning

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

For our purposes, 'official college transcripts' must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal

A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above

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 classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee

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

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity 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