Administrative Manager
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan's vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov / LEO.
This position will serve as the administrative manager of the Adult Education staff responsible for providing service to participants eligible under key workforce programs including Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II, Michigan State School Aid Act, Section 107, and High School Equivalency Testing. This position develops and executes policies, procedures and technical assistance and is responsible for oversight of performance, reporting and financial services. Duties will also include supervision of staff, drafting and finalizing long-term programmatic plans and policies for key workforce programs. This position will represent the Division and the Agency at meetings with internal and external customers. This position is responsible for assisting the State Division Administrator on projects and assignments.
Required Education and Experience : 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.
Alternate Education and Experience : Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information : 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. The college / university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. 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. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. 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. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and / or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support.
Administrative Manager • Lansing, MI, US