Senior Executive Assistant Deputy Director 15 - Senior Advisor
State of MichiganJob Description
- This position will serve as a Senior Advisor to the UIA Director of the Unemployment Insurance Agency and is part of the Director's executive team. This position is responsible for assisting with completing tasks assigned by the UIA Director, representing the UIA Director at various external and internal meetings, and coordinating with the appropriate staff to carry out the guiding principles and strategic priorities of the UIA. Serves as a liaison between the UIA Director and all other areas of the Unemployment Insurance Agency to ensure strategic initiatives are being communicated and implemented at all levels. This position will participate in the development and implementation of policies and programs and will advise and assist the UIA Director on matters related to the UIA areas.
Position Description
Depending on the selected candidate, the official work location for this position will be inĀ Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, or Saginaw. There is a possibility of a remote/hybrid schedule based on performance and operational need. However, all work must be performed in Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position. When working remote, employees must use a designated workspace that is safe and professionally appropriate, allows for privacy, minimizes distractions, and includes secure internet access. Details regarding work location and schedule options for this position may be discussed during the interview process.
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 Michiganās vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO. Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Two years of professional, P11-level experience or one year of professional 12-level experience as a senior-level worker, a manager, or a staff/program specialist (includes administrative assistant) or equivalent.Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application.Ā 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. Ā For more information regarding official transcripts, click here.
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). Ā Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. 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 toĀ 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.
Salary for this position is entirely federally funded. Ā Under federal law an employee whose salary is entirely federally funded may not be a candidate for public office in a partisan election.
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 at 855-524-5627.
View the job specification at:Ā https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/SeniorExecutiveService.pdf
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.