GIRESD: Employment Services Advisor for MI Works (Alma Office)

Category: Secretarial/Clerical
Date Posted: 09/18/2026
Location: Michigan Works! Alma
Date Closing: 10/02/2026

GRATIOT-ISABELLA REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT

Employment Services Advisor
Working with Michigan Works! programs (Gratiot County)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

- Associates Degree - REQUIRED
- Able to project positive public image
- Able to work with diverse populations
- Demonstrate good communication and organizational skills
- Experience with Word, Excel and Internet based programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Previous successful experience working with Michigan Works!

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Employment Programs Administrator

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist employers with posting job orders, collecting and screening applications
• Ability to help job seekers with resumes and cover letters, including proofreading
• Operate multi-line telephone system: operate phones at front desk, answer and transfer calls, use voice mail system and assist others with system
• Provide job seekers with self-directed job search activities, copying and faxing
• Maintain professional image while performing Office Specialist duties
• Perform general office duties: operate fax and copy machine, filing, document composition, sort and distribute mail, weigh and determine class of outgoing mail
• Perform month end tasks: data collection, client activity reports
• Proficient with the use of computers, software (Word and Excel), and internet based programs
• Provide clerical support to Career Managers
• Have knowledge of local community service agencies
• Have knowledge of agencies/services provided at Michigan Works!
• Demonstrate good organizational skills
• Participate and contribute to committee work
• Other duties as assigned

GRATIOT-ISABELLA REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person