What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary - 9 position at State of Michigan?
Job Description
The Michigan
Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance
to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5
million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in
special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative
support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of
Michigan.
MDE is responsible for state
education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and
federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license
educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create
state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs.
In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education
Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve
public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement
of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public
policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft
language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory
changes adopted at the state and federal levels.
Join a team of highly trained
and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in
Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities
within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is
meaningful and impactful.
As a State of Michigan
employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values
your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals
at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to
excellence in public service.
The Office of Systems, Evaluation, and
Technology (OSET) works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in the areas of systems coordination, integration, and improvement; evaluation, data analyses, and data-driven decision making; and educational technology and infrastructure. The three focus areas of the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology play important roles in supporting and implementing each of the goals within Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, as well as assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of Michigan's progress towards becoming a Top 10 education state.
Position
is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing,
Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work
arrangement.
This position functions as a management assistant providing advanced secretarial support to the manager and staff of the Educational Technology Unit and the Office of Systems, Evaluation and Technology (OSET). This position has significant responsibility in such areas as interpreting policies and procedures, including the interpretation of the manager’s point of view; serves as liaison to staff and higher-level management; and can apply the mission of the unit and office to the performance of a full range of advanced secretarial activities.
Job Specification
Position Description
Required Education And Experience
Please
review the job specification and the position description for the full list of
Responsibilities, Required Education And Experience, And Knowledge, Skills, And
abilities.
Alternate Education And Experience
Some positions
may require a current or past possession of a Michigan's teacher's certificate
or one comparable to the one issued in Michigan.
Your submittal
Is Considered Complete With The Following Required Documents
State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public
School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS
retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment
with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a
MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this
position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin
receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
The Michigan
Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance
to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5
million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in
special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative
support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of
Michigan.
MDE is responsible for state
education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and
federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license
educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create
state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs.
In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education
Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve
public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement
of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public
policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft
language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory
changes adopted at the state and federal levels.
Join a team of highly trained
and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in
Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities
within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is
meaningful and impactful.
As a State of Michigan
employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values
your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals
at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to
excellence in public service.
The Office of Systems, Evaluation, and
Technology (OSET) works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders in the areas of systems coordination, integration, and improvement; evaluation, data analyses, and data-driven decision making; and educational technology and infrastructure. The three focus areas of the Office of Systems, Evaluation, and Technology play important roles in supporting and implementing each of the goals within Michigan's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, as well as assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of Michigan's progress towards becoming a Top 10 education state.
Position
is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing,
Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work
arrangement.
This position functions as a management assistant providing advanced secretarial support to the manager and staff of the Educational Technology Unit and the Office of Systems, Evaluation and Technology (OSET). This position has significant responsibility in such areas as interpreting policies and procedures, including the interpretation of the manager’s point of view; serves as liaison to staff and higher-level management; and can apply the mission of the unit and office to the performance of a full range of advanced secretarial activities.
Job Specification
Position Description
Required Education And Experience
Please
review the job specification and the position description for the full list of
Responsibilities, Required Education And Experience, And Knowledge, Skills, And
abilities.
Alternate Education And Experience
Some positions
may require a current or past possession of a Michigan's teacher's certificate
or one comparable to the one issued in Michigan.
Your submittal
Is Considered Complete With The Following Required Documents
- Completed Application
- Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
- Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)
State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public
School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS
retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment
with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a
MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this
position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS)
to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin
receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.