Administrative Coordinator - Statewide Specialized Placement Division

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Title: Administrative Coordinator - Statewide Specialized Placement Division

$64,604.80 - $96,428.80 / Posted Thru: 1-17-2025.

Location: Hybrid / Lansing, MI. Must live and work in Michigan

Supervisor: Katherine Marceau

Purpose: This position functions as the professional staff assistant to the Division Director and is responsible for supporting a range of activities, including researching various issues and challenges within the division; representing the division across the bureau and department in meetings and workgroups; serving as a liaison to external entities and contractors; collaborating on cross-department policies, budget requests, grant proposals, and other items; managing strategic priorities; analyzing data; and extensive writing of a range of documents. The position will also create presentations, write talking points and briefings, conduct special projects, and coordinate various assignments within the division and across the bureau. The position will also assist in scheduling, planning, organizing, and analyzing overall administrative operations of the bureau.

• Represent the division director in meetings and on workgroups as requested.
• Ensure coordination and alignment of division work with other bureau and department goals.
• Support the division in execution of assigned projects.
• Research information for presentations and assignments.
• Prepare PowerPoints and talking points.
• Make public presentations on behalf of the division.
• Respond to requests for information from internal and external partners.
• Review applicable laws, policies, and other pertinent sources to inform decisions.
• Compile information for timely completion of necessary reports.
• Assist other division staff with identified projects.
• Assist with implementation of division duties related to MI Kids Now.
• Assist with grant and contract development and oversight as needed.
• Make informed recommendations regarding systemic changes based on division work.
• Develop relationships with entities including, but not limited to: Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs); Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs); public and private child welfare partners, Community Mental Health Association (CMHA), Association for Children's Mental Health (ACMH), and other identified stakeholders.
• Work with identified stakeholders to execute division goals.
• Facilitate meetings/workgroups with internal and external partners to meet the goals of the division.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education: Minimum of a bachelor's degree in human behavioral sciences or public health. Master's degree preferred.

Experience: A minimum of five years of experience working collaboratively with child-serving human service systems preferred.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Highly organized.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task and work with confidential information.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Team player.
• Strength based.
• Dependable.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Physical effort will be typical of an office position. There may be times when work outside of regular hours is necessary for the completion of a project. The employee may be asked to conduct site visits and attend public events around the state. Work materials and supplies can be bulky and may weigh up to 40 lbs. The employee could be exposed to local weather conditions at public events.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.

"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act."

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