State Division Administrator - Grants Division Director

Job Description

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

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This position is responsible for overseeing the Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) Grants Division that is within the Bureau of Administrative Services. This position is responsible for oversight and direction of the Department’s grant agreements and has lead responsibility for the development, writing, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of the grants department wide, including but not limited to E&T, UIA, MIHI, OFME, MIOSHA, Global Michigan and more.

The Grants Division director will ensure grant requirements are followed as established by the federal granting agency, the State Budget Office, as well as ensure that State policies and procurement rules are followed. These functions include assisting with the developing the annual budget request to the State Budget Office for the inclusion of Grant funding in the Governor’s Executive budget recommendation, working with program areas to develop detailed grant spending plans, monitoring expenditures in relation to the annual appropriations, developing financial projections to monitor and forecast grant revenues and expenditures.

As the Director over the department’s Grants Division, this position will work with the LEO Executive Office, Bureau administration, and program areas to seek out and coordinate new grant initiatives. This position will also work with the Agency leadership and staff to ensure productive and continuous grants process improvement throughout the department. The position will oversee the Grants Division activities within the Bureau of Administrative Services.

The decisions made by this position affect how effectively and efficiently LEO is able to obtain new grants and manage existing grants on behalf of the Department.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.

The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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