State Division Administrator 17 - Legal Director

State of Michigan • To Be Determined - TBD, MI

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About The Position

Serves as Director of the Legal Division for the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) and as the overall director of the divisional program. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the division’s activities, establishing current and long-range plans, priorities, policies, procedures, and program objectives consistent with UIA’s mission and applicable state and federal laws and requirements.

Provides executive leadership and oversight for the Agency’s administrative law functions, legislative affairs, and specialized legal and statutory programs. Directs subordinate management, professional, and administrative staff; evaluates program operations and performance; identifies needed improvements; coordinates activities with other UIA organizational units; and advises agency executive leadership on matters within the division’s responsibilities.

The work location is Lansing or Detroit, depending on the selected candidate. A remote or hybrid schedule may be possible based on performance and operational need, but all work must be performed in Michigan. Candidates residing outside Michigan must relocate to Michigan. The salary is entirely federally funded.

Requirements

• Qualify through at least one of the following pathways: high school completion and at least five years of professional experience, including at least two years as a professional manager or program/staff specialist in Michigan’s classified service; qualifying safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the specified levels; or a bachelor’s degree or higher in any major and at least two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
• Applicants residing outside Michigan must relocate to Michigan; all work must be performed in Michigan.
• Submit a cover letter, detailed resume, and official college transcript(s) with the application.
• Foreign academic credentials must be evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless recognized by CHEA.
• Newly hired state employees must pass a pre-employment drug test. Certain positions may also require criminal, fingerprint-based, and driving-record background checks.
• Classified employees must comply with Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and disclose personal or financial interests that may conflict with official duties.

Nice To Haves

• A Juris Doctor degree.
• A license to practice law.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and control the activities of the Legal Division.
• Establish current and long-range plans, priorities, policies, procedures, and program objectives consistent with UIA’s mission and applicable laws and requirements.
• Provide executive leadership and oversight for the Agency’s administrative law functions, legislative affairs, and specialized legal and statutory programs.
• Direct subordinate management, professional, and administrative staff.
• Evaluate program operations and performance and identify needed improvements.
• Coordinate division activities with other UIA organizational units.
• Advise agency executive leadership on matters within the division’s areas of responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: High school or GED