Hybrid Grant Implementation Specialist - Department Specialist 13 presso State of Michigan, MI

About the Department

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 Financial Management (OFM) facilitates the development of the annual agency budget and provides oversight of Department budgets. The office is responsible for all accounting and purchasing activities for the Department. This includes disbursing, recording, and reporting grants; collecting revenue; developing and securing federally approved indirect cost rates; and procuring supplies and equipment.

Primary Physical Work Address - Position is located at the John A. Hannah Building, 608 West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

Job Summary - Position serves as a key member of the team providing expert advice on the execution of and the implementation of Michigan Department of Education (MDE) grants, both federal and state funding, in support of MDE initiatives and program offices. The person in this position oversees complex implementation, monitoring, and processing federal grants; assists the Grant Manager to release and manage all State and Federal Grants; and serves as the expert in implementing and executing grant system entry for funding received or being distributed using best practices. The person in this position develops procedural improvements, guidelines, and policies as needed and is the lead specialist at executing incoming and outgoing grants from the moment the funds are received until they are expended/reimbursed and reported.

Position Description: Grant Implementation Specialist - Departmental Specialist 13

Job Specification: Departmental Specialist 13

State of Michigan Benefits:

Position Duties

Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Other Qualifications

 

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)

The Michigan 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.

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