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Posted: February 5, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Vocational Village Secretary

State of Michigan

Corrections - Huron Valley Correctional Complex

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$24.49 - $32.20

per hour

Closes

February 13, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a secretary supporting the principal of a vocational program in a Michigan prison, handling tasks like managing office operations, preparing reports, and acting as a go-between for staff and leadership.

It involves keeping track of time for employees and inmates, attending meetings, and stepping in to make decisions when the boss is away.

A good fit would be someone with strong organizational skills, experience in administrative roles, and the ability to work in a secure, structured environment like a correctional facility.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent education
  • Four years of office experience in administrative support
  • At least one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support (e.g., Secretary E8 or Legal Secretary E8)
  • Alternatively, two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support (e.g., Secretary 7 or Legal Secretary 7)
  • Proficiency in advanced secretarial duties such as composing, editing correspondence and reports
  • Ability to perform timekeeping for staff and prisoners
  • Possible criminal history background check required

Full Job Description


epartment of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

T
he Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Serves as the Management Assis

Serves as the Management Assistant to the principal of the Vocational Village. The position assists in the operation and management of the vocational village including serving as a liaison between the Principal and staff; decision making in the supervisor’s absence; attending meetings to represent the supervisor; and other management support related duties. The position performs advanced level secretarial duties such as composing, preparing, and editing correspondence and reports; assisting in determining agenda items for meetings; and conducting research on special subjects and projects. The incumbent is also responsible for performing timekeeping duties for staff and prisoners.

Position Description - School Secretary

Requirements

Education
Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience
Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including one year equivalent to advanced 8-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary E8, or Legal Secretary E8.

OR

Four years of office experience involving administrative support practices, including two years equivalent to experienced E7-level administrative support work, or equivalent to a Secretary 7, or Legal Secretary 7.

Additional Information

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/Secretary.pdf
READ CAREFULLY -- TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION YOU MUST DO THE FOLLOWING:
· 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.
· Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
· Attach a cover letter.
· Attach a copy of your official transcript(s).
· Your education listed cannot be used to credential review you for a position unless a copy of an


OFFICIAL transcript confirming your education is attached to your electronic application. 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.
· You must provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
· Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

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.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.


As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)


The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017
. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/5/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/6/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5226708