Contract Activation Expert (Departmental Analyst 12)

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Contract Activation Expert (Departmental Analyst 12)

Salary

$27.67 - $40.44 Hourly

Location

Lansing, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

2701-24-21-5

Department

Treasury

Opening Date

04/24/2024

Closing Date

5/8/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

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Job Description

The Michigan Education Trust (MET) office is seeking an experienced and hard-working individual to join the MET team and help Michigander families save for higher education. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, since this position will have direct contact with Michigan families, students, and Michigan public colleges.

This position is the primary contact for students who are ready to use their MET benefits for higher education at Michigan public colleges and will assist them through the process. This position will also gather annual tuition data from Michigan public colleges, calculate average tuition rates, and analyze tuition data to identify trends.

Responsibilities also include working with Michigan public colleges and coordinating MET credit payments for eligible MET students. Troubleshooting skills will be necessary in order to resolve any issues with billing and payments.

The MET office is comprised of a motivated, hard-working, and inclusive team. If this position sounds like a good fit for you, and you are interested in joining our team, click on the link below to learn more.

View the full Position Description here: Departmental Analyst 12 (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/24-21-5 MET Analyst 12 PD.docx)

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Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

Note: A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying experience is counted post bachelor's degree .

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternative Education and Experience

Departmental Analyst 12

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

Military experience

For those applicants with military service, please provide your DD214 or other official military documentation that may help identify transferable skills and experience that may qualify in lieu of the required education.

Additional Requirements and Information

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and, if applicable, a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcript(s) to your application.

For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcripts directly to Treasury. Review more information and requirements regarding official transcripts . (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/)

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.

Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan prior to your appointment to perform the duties of this position. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

The Michigan Department of Treasury participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/D/DepartmentalAnalyst.pdf

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 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.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available atwww.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development:To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

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DEPTALT - Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in any major. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. OR at least one year of professional level experience in the state classified service. OR the Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement. Please attach a copy of your DD214.

• Yes

• No

  02

  DEPTALTA – Do you possess at least three years of professional experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.?

• Yes

• No

  03

  How many years of experience do you have providing customer service in a professional office setting, including the use of automated phone systems and electronic communications?

• No experience

• Less than one year

• One to three years

• Three to five years

• Five to seven years

• Seven or more years

  04

  If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please describe your professional customer service experience. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

  05

  How many years of experience do you have working with a 529 college savings program?

• No experience

• Less than one year

• One to three years

• Three to five years

• Five or more years

  06

  If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please describe your experience. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

  07

  Have you been involved in research, review, and analysis of program data?

• Yes

• No

  08

  If you indicated you have experience in the previous question, please describe your experience. If you have no experience, enter N/A.

  09

  Please select the computer software applications from the list below that you have experience using. (Check all that apply).

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Excel

• Microsoft PowerPoint

• Microsoft Access

• Other

• None of the above

  10

  If you have experience using any of the computer software programs in the previous question, describe your proficiency level for each one you selected. (Beginner, Intermediate, Experienced or Advanced). If you have no experience, enter N/A.

  11

  Why do you want to work for MET?

  12

  Do you understand this job requires working onsite on Tuesdays and Wednesdays?

• Yes

• No

  13

  Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to be appointed. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed. Do you currently reside in Michigan or if offered the position, would plan to relocate to Michigan?

• Yes

• No

  14

  Did you attach your cover letter and detailed resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

• Yes

• No

  15

  If you qualify for this position by possessing a bachelor's degree or military experience, did you remember to attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college/university transcript(s) or DD214 to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) You can't be qualified for this position without this required documentation.

• Yes

• No

  16

  If you answered no to the previous question, please explain why. Enter N/A if not applicable.

  Required Question

Agency

State of Michigan

Department

Treasury

Address

TreasuryOHR@michigan.gov

430 West Allegan Street

Lansing, Michigan, 48922

Phone

517-335-7508

Website

https://www.michigan.gov/treasurycareers

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