Senior Executive Management Assistant 11 - Bureau of Grants & Purchasing
State of Michigan
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Senior Executive Management Assistant 11 - Bureau of Audit
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Central Office
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$26.16 - $35.27
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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February 26, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This role provides high-level administrative and management support to the Director of the Bureau of Audit in Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services, handling confidential tasks, coordinating meetings, and ensuring smooth operations for the team.
It involves time-sensitive work that helps leadership make decisions and keep things running efficiently.
A good fit would be someone with extensive office experience who is organized, discreet, and comfortable supporting executives in a government setting.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Six years of office experience in administrative support practices
- Three years of experience equivalent to an advanced 8-level administrative support role (e.g., Secretary E8 or Legal Secretary E8)
- Two years of experience equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9
- One year of experience equivalent to Division Head Legal Secretary 10 or Executive Secretary E10
- Associate’s degree in executive secretarial science may substitute for one year of Secretary 9 experience
- Ability to handle complex, confidential, and time-sensitive tasks
Full Job Description
This position is filled through a limited-term Senior Executive Service agreement. Salary commensurate with candidate qualifications.
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient.
We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Serves as the primary administrative and management support to the Director of the Bureau of Audit. Provides a full range of complex, confidential, and time-sensitive administrative and executive support functions necessary to support leadership decision-making and the effective operation of the Bureau. Participates in and supports other administrative functions, including coordination of meetings, events, and internal communications.Position Description
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:
- Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.
Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Requirements
EducationEducation typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
Six years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including three years equivalent to an advanced, 8-level, administrative support worker, Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8; two years equivalent to a Secretary 9, Legal Secretary 9, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9; or, one year equivalent to the Division Head Legal Secretary 10 or Executive Secretary E10.
Qualifications
Possession of an associate’s degree in applied arts and sciences in an executive secretarial science curriculum may be substituted for one year as a Secretary 9.Additional Information
The physical location of this position is 235 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.
Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to Robbie Harris at HarrisR1@michigan.gov.
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