Secretary
Salary
$23.22 - $32.20 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
3103-26-105TH
Department
Education
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
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 Michigans Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, as well as assisting in the monitoring and evaluation of Michigans 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
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may require a current or past possession of a Michigans teachers certificate
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State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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MDE1 - Do you understand that failure to provide all requested documentation (cover letter, resume, and transcripts) may result in elimination from the competitive process?
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MDE2 - The State of Michigan is a drug free workplace. Prospective employees will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Do you understand this requirement?
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MDE3 - Do you currently work at the Michigan Department of Education in one of the following capacities? (The Michigan Department of Education is a department within the State of Michigan government. Michigan Public School employees are not employees of the Michigan Department of Education.)
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MDE4 - Please indicate how you learned of this Michigan Department of Education job posting (e.g., State of Michigan Job Opportunities web site, MASA website, etc.).
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MDE5 - Please be aware the application review and determination of your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application packet, especially the Work Experience, Supporting Attachments (transcripts, certifications, etc.) and Supplemental Questions sections of your application. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide extensive detail and accurate dates of employment in the applicable sections of your application. It is the applicants responsibility to attach official college transcripts to the application. For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, the degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrars signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable. Failure to attach official transcripts may eliminate your application from the selection process. Information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses or applications without requested application materials may be eliminated from further consideration. Have you read and understood the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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MDE6 - Are the responses to your supplemental questions reflected in your application supporting materials? Please note, if information is not reflected in the supporting materials, you could be screened out.
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SECRTRY- Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?
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SECRTRYA - Do you possess at least four years of office experience involving administrative support practices?
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How many years of project management experience do you have?
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Please describe your project management experience.
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Do you have experience creating accessible documents that are compliant with the current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards?
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Please describe your experience creating accessible documents that are compliant with current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards.
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How many years of experience do you have using computer applications such as Microsoft 365 and/or Google Workspace?
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When you needed to learn a new computer application or software to complete a task for a project, how did you approach learning the new system and what steps did you take to advance your skills after formal training?
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How many years of experience do you have supporting high level leadership with tasks such as scheduling, prepping public facing documents, tracking deadlines, and coordinating work?
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Please describe your experience supporting high level leadership with tasks such as scheduling, prepping public facing documents, tracking deadlines, and coordinating work.
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Education Address MDE-Human-Resources@michigan.gov
608 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Website https://www.michigan.gov/mde