Senior Executive Management Assistant 13; Assistant to Chief Operations Officer

This is a full-time position in a senior executive management assistant role. As such, this level requires an annual employment contract that will be renewed based on performance objectives being met. Due to the renewal of contract requirements, this position is classified/labeled as limited term, however, is considered a full-time position with benefits.

Serves as a key member of the senior management team supporting the Chief Operations Officer (COO) of the Department. Acts as a primary liaison between the COO, Director, department staff, the Governor's Office, governmental agencies, the legislature, industry partners, and the general public.

Provides high-level administrative and executive support that requires a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and diplomacy. This role demands a broad understanding of the COO's priorities and the department's vision, mission, goals, and functions to ensure effective communication, coordination, and execution of departmental initiatives.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Senior Executive Management Assistant (SEMA) 13 position.

For additional information, please see the links below:

• SEMA 13 position description
• All about MDOT

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

Education typically acquired through completion of high school.

Four years of administrative and executive support experience equivalent to a Senior Executive Management Assistant 9, Secretary 9, or Legal Secretary 9; three years equivalent to an Executive Secretary E10, Legal Secretary 10, or Secretary Supervisor 10; or, two years equivalent to a Senior Executive Management Assistant 11, Executive Secretary 11, or Secretary Supervisor 11. 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.

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MDOT does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test and physical (if applicable) prior to their actual appointment. Criminal and driving records will also be checked if applicable. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the drug test, physical, criminal background, and driving records indicate eligibility for employment.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

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