Marketing Manager (Departmental Manager 14)

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Saving, Access, and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Bureau within the Michigan Department of Treasury is looking for a dynamic leader who has excellent leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, high ethical standards, and a positive attitude to join their team. This position serves as a first-line manager of professional positions in a complex work area. This position is responsible for managing the various marketing activities, events, and employees for the Marketing section. The position is also responsible for analyzing Michigan Education Trust (MET) policies and procedures and making recommendations for revisions in policy and procedure. Manages the analysis of MET contract issues and problems to determine solutions. Provide technical direction of MET digital marketing platforms including website and social media pages. Ensure MET’s compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations for MET’s website and social media. Oversee MET outreach activities and cultivate relationships with employers, corporate, and school partners. Research and recommend contract purchases to the MET Executive Director and provide input in preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP). This position will also be responsible for providing detailed and complex information about MET contract options and payment options. Conduct public presentations to increase awareness and promote MET, the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) and Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) throughout the state. Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, and employee development. The Department of Treasury promotes and supports Diversity and Inclusion. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that still offers a great work/life balance, we encourage you to apply!

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.
All work must be performed in the state of Michigan.
If you are a State of Michigan resident, this position is eligible to work remotely three days per week (Monday, Thursday, and Friday) and is required to work on-site at the assigned official workstation two days per week (Tuesday and Wednesday).
The selected candidate must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions while performing the duties of this position, as well as secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

Excellent leadership skills
Strategic planning abilities
High ethical standards
Positive attitude

Responsibilities

Managing the various marketing activities, events, and employees for the Marketing section.
Analyzing Michigan Education Trust (MET) policies and procedures and making recommendations for revisions in policy and procedure.
Managing the analysis of MET contract issues and problems to determine solutions.
Providing technical direction of MET digital marketing platforms including website and social media pages.
Ensuring MET’s compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations for MET’s website and social media.
Overseeing MET outreach activities and cultivating relationships with employers, corporate, and school partners.
Researching and recommending contract purchases to the MET Executive Director and providing input in preparing Requests for Proposals (RFP).
Providing detailed and complex information about MET contract options and payment options.
Conducting public presentations to increase awareness and promote MET, the Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP) and Fostering Futures Scholarship (FFS) throughout the state.