
Posting number: 2701-26-21-14
Department: Treasury
Job classification: Departmental Manager 14
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Management, Professional, Miscellaneous, Marketing, Higher Education
The Saving, Access, and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Bureau within the Michigan Department of Treasury is looking for a dynamic leader who has excellent leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, high ethical standards, and a positive attitude to join their team. If you possess these characteristics and are interested in becoming part of an exciting and fulfilling work environment, working with a diverse group of people to accomplish goals, then this is the job for you!
This position serves as a first-line manager of professional positions in a complex work area. This position is responsible for managing the various marketing activities, events, and employees for the Marketing section. The position is also responsible for analyzing Michigan Education Trust (MET) policies and procedures and making recommendations for revisions in policy and procedure. Manages the analysis of MET contract issues and problems to determine solutions. Provide technical direction of MET digital marketing platforms including website and social media pages. Ensure MET’s compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations for MET’s website and social media. Oversee MET outreach activities and cultivate relationships with employers, corporate, and school partners. Research and recommend contract purchases to the MET Executive Director and provide input in preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP). This position will also be responsible for providing detailed and complex information about MET contract options and payment options. Conduct public presentations to increase awareness and promote MET, the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) and Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) throughout the state.
Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Department of Treasury promotes and supports Diversity and Inclusion. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that still offers a great work/life balance, we encourage you to apply! To learn more about this position, review the position description below.
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Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
Alternative experience qualifications of nonprofessional experience, previously identified by the appointing authority and approved by Civil Service, will be accepted as a substitute for the required classified, professional experience for the classification. The nonprofessional experience must be related to departmental programs and services that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Individuals appointed must possess the department-specific alternative experience for positions within that agency only.
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
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