Departmental Manager 15 - MCTI Assistant Director

State of Michigan•Plainwell, MI

About The Position

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. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO . This position serves as a second-line professional manager of professional positions in a complex work area. This position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, administration, and oversight of post-secondary instruction and training in a vocational rehabilitation setting, also to include major educational, vocational rehabilitation, admissions, registrar, financial aid, and student support programs at Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI). The position directly supervises management and professional staff and is responsible for ensuring that assigned programs operate effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies. The position oversees the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of educational and student service programs designed to support student success, workforce readiness, and employment outcomes. Responsibilities include strategic planning, program evaluation and design, accreditation activities, fiscal oversight, resource allocation, and performance management. The position works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to establish program goals, monitor outcomes, and implement initiatives that support MCTI's mission and the strategic objectives of Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS). This position serves as a key member of the MCTI leadership team and provides consultation and guidance to management staff regarding program administration, personnel management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and operational effectiveness. The position represents MCTI in interactions with employers, educational institutions, community organizations, accrediting agencies, governmental entities, and other stakeholders. Work is performed with considerable independence and requires the exercise of sound judgment in managing complex programs, allocating resources, resolving operational issues, and developing solutions that support organizational goals and student success.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and official college transcript(s).
Official college transcripts must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
For foreign degrees, academic credentials must be evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless recognized by CHEA.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct.
Newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test.
Certain positions may require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV.

Responsibilities

Providing leadership, direction, administration, and oversight of post-secondary instruction and training in a vocational rehabilitation setting.
Overseeing major educational, vocational rehabilitation, admissions, registrar, financial aid, and student support programs at Michigan Career and Technical Institute (MCTI).
Directly supervising management and professional staff.
Ensuring assigned programs operate effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and departmental policies.
Overseeing the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of educational and student service programs designed to support student success, workforce readiness, and employment outcomes.
Engaging in strategic planning, program evaluation and design, accreditation activities, fiscal oversight, resource allocation, and performance management.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to establish program goals, monitor outcomes, and implement initiatives that support MCTI's mission and the strategic objectives of Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS).
Serving as a key member of the MCTI leadership team and providing consultation and guidance to management staff regarding program administration, personnel management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, and operational effectiveness.
Representing MCTI in interactions with employers, educational institutions, community organizations, accrediting agencies, governmental entities, and other stakeholders.
Exercising sound judgment in managing complex programs, allocating resources, resolving operational issues, and developing solutions that support organizational goals and student success.