Senior Executive Management Assistant 11 en State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary. From connecting more families with quality child care and prek programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan.

MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play.

This position provides executive-level support to the Director of the Child Care Licensing Bureau (CCLB). The position performs a variety of administrative and executive support tasks and responsibilities which may include highly confidential and sensitive information. Administrative functions include, but are not limited to, the following: maintaining the schedule and appointments for the Bureau Director; coordinating with internal and external partners; preparing correspondence, supporting internal communications; coordinating projects; organizing bureau engagement activities and events, and assisting with other administrative duties.  This position also supports bureau hiring, onboarding, and personnel-related processes in partnership with the bureau and department.

Position Description

Position Duties

This position generally requires the education acquired through completion of high school and six years of office experience involving administrative support practices. Specific information on the education and experience required for the position is in the job specification of the Senior Executive Management Assistant class.

Other Qualifications

Required Writing Exercise: 

You’ve been asked to assist in onboarding a newly hired Child Care Licensing Consultant. The Bureau Director has requested a one-page internal onboarding communication to share with staff, welcoming the new hire and providing helpful background.

Instructions:
 Prepare a one-page internal newsletter-style communication (Word or PDF format) that includes:

• A short welcome message from the Bureau Director (you may draft this on their behalf)
• A brief biography of the new hire (you may create realistic details, such as prior work experience and education)
• A reminder about an upcoming all-staff event or employee engagement opportunity (you may invent the details)
• A clear layout and professional tone appropriate for internal distribution

Please attach your resume, cover letter, any applicable official transcripts, and the writing exercise to your application.