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State of Michigan
State Administrative Manager 15
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An Administrative Manager manages and directs administrative support for a company or organization or manages the business office at a smaller company. Directs clerical and administrative staff, manages supply orders and budgets, monitors company contracts or procedures, or directs equipment and office space use and maintenance.
$92,388 / year median in Michigan
-4% projected decline
Job Description
At the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, and Potential, we are laser-focused on improving opportunities and outcomes for Michiganders from preschool to postsecondary. From connecting more families with quality child care and prek programs to making it more affordable to earn a skill certificate or college degree, we are helping more people make it in Michigan. MiLEAP was created by Governor Whitmer in July 2023 and is the newest department in the State of Michigan. Visit Michigan.gov/MiLEAP to learn more about our work and consider applying to join a team working to make Michigan a better place to grow up, learn, live, work, and play. This position serves as the administrative manager of the Our Strong Start Unit, leading statewide strategies to expand Michigan's licensed child care provider network by reducing barriers to licensure, improving access in high-need areas, and strengthening the provider onboarding experience. The role provides initial business sustainability support to promote long-term provider retention, focusing on financial viability, operational efficiency, and reducing administrative burdens. The manager oversees program operations, including design, implementation, evaluation, continuous improvement, and policy development, while also building and maintaining key stakeholder partnerships and supporting division and bureau leadership on special projects. This position supervises the work of Our Strong Start Navigators and Departmental Technicians to ensure alignment with licensing requirements and efficient, accurate processing. Additionally, the manager leads efforts to streamline licensing processes, address system gaps, improve cross-functional coordination, and ensure high-quality data and analysis to inform program improvements and evidence-based decision-making. Position Description This position generally requires possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Specific information on the education and experience required for the position is in the job specifications for the State Administrative Manager class. Please attach your resume, cover letter, and applicable official transcripts to your application. An official transcript must bear the college/university certification (e.g., seal, logo, watermark, and /or letterhead), Registrar's signature, and date. A transcript with these requirements, with the stamp "Issued to Student" is accepted as an official transcript. Unofficial transcripts will NOT be accepted.