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Item Banking System Compositor - Graphic Arts Designer 13

State of Michigan

Education

Reactivated

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$30.33 - $44.73

per hour

Type

Closes

March 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves creating and formatting visual elements for educational assessment materials, such as test items and graphics, within Michigan's Department of Education.

The job focuses on composing content for an item banking system to support state testing programs.

It's ideal for someone with a creative eye for design who enjoys working in education to help develop tools that measure student learning.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in graphic design and visual composition for educational or testing materials
  • Proficiency in design software for creating and editing images, layouts, and digital assets
  • Knowledge of assessment development processes, including item banking and content standards
  • Strong attention to detail for ensuring accuracy in high-stakes educational content
  • Ability to collaborate with teams in an office environment focused on public education
  • Bachelor's degree in graphic arts, design, or a related field (preferred)
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and supporting Michigan's public school system

Full Job Description

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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 Educational Assessment & Accountability (OEAA) responsibilities include:

  • Developing, administering, and reporting on assessment programs

  • Jointly developing and maintaining content standards with OES

  • Electronically housing the libraries of content standards developed jointly with OES

  • Developing achievement standards (i.e., proficiency standards or cut scores) on the assessment programs for which it is responsible

  • Operating the Formative Assessment for Michigan Educators (FAME)

  • Program and data management of all OEAA projects

  • Management for all the OEAA systems (Secure Site, Item Bank System, etc.)

  • Responding to assessment and accountability reports and state analysis requests


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

Position Summary - This position functions as a Media Designer and Test Compositor. As a Test Compositor, this position focuses on composing K-12 assessments and accommodated and ancillary materials for various Michigan assessment programs overseen by the OEAA, including M-STEP, MME, MI-Access, and Early Literacy and Mathematics Benchmark Assessments.

Position Description: Item Banking System Compositor - Graphic Arts Designer 13

Job Specification: Graphic Arts Designer 13

State of Michigan Benefits:
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Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Additional Information

  • Completed Application

  • Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)

  • Official copy of transcripts (if applicable)

  • Cover LetterThe 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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Posted on NEOGOV: 3/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/20/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5173712