Job Details

Salary: $51,916.80 - $69,555.20 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Limited Term (position has expiration date)
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3291-26MC-OEE4
Department: Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential (MiLeap)
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: 4/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

JobDescription
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 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.

The employee performs the most complex executive/management assistant assignments in support of the Director of the Division of Early Learning and Family Supports within the Office of Early Education in MiLEAP. This involves the organization of service area office procedures and the coordination of office activities. Other duties include performing a full range of executive secretarial and related functions using considerable independent judgment in making decisions. The position requires the transmittal of confidential and/or sensitive information and requires a special tact and discretion in evaluating and regulating the visitation flow into the Director's office.

This position is being filled as Limited Term. There is a possibility that it may become permanent, but that is not guaranteed.
Required Education and Experience

This position generally requires the education acquired through completion of high school, and five years of office or administrative experience. Specific information on the education and experience required for the position is in the
Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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

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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EXCSEC10-12 - Do you possess at least an educational level typically acquired through the completion of high school?

• Yes
• No

02

EXCSECE - Do you possess at least five years of administrative support experience where use of a personal computer to prepare correspondence, reports, charts, etc. or to enter/retrieve/update information is an essential part of the work, including two years equivalent to advanced (8) level administrative support work, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; or, one year equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9?

• Yes
• No

03

From the following computer applications, please select those that you have working knowledge and are experienced in using.

• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Main (on-line procurement and payment system)
• Acrobat Professional (ADA accessibility features)
• Trac (on-line technology procurement system)

04

Please evaluate your experience with Microsoft Word.

• No experience.
• Limited experience.
• Proficient.
• Expert.

05

How many years of experience/knowledge do you have using Microsoft Word?

• No experience/knowledge.
• Limited experience/knowledge.
• 1-2 years' experience or low proficient.
• 3-4 years' experience or high proficient.
• 5+ years' of experience or expert.

06

Please evaluate your experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.

• No experience.
• Limited experience.
• Proficient.
• Expert.

07

How many years of experience/knowledge do you have using Microsoft PowerPoint?

• No experience/knowledge.
• Limited experience/knowledge.
• 1-2 years' experience or low proficient.
• 3-4 years' experience or high proficient.
• 5+ years' experience or expert.

08

Please describe any experience with publishing software such as Canva or Microsoft Publisher.
09

Describe your experience working and providing support within a hybrid environment, utilizing online workspaces such as Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, or other platforms.
10

Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered No to the question above, please explain why.
Required Question