State Librarian - State Office Administrator 17

The Michigan

Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance

to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5

million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in

special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative

support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of

Michigan. 

MDE is responsible for state

education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and

federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license

educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create

state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs.

In addition, in developing and promoting the state’s Top 10 Strategic Education

Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve

public education for children across the state. MDE’s role in the improvement

of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public

policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft

language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory

changes adopted at the state and federal levels. 

Join a team of highly trained

and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in

Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities

within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is

meaningful and impactful.  

As a State of Michigan

employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values

your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals

at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to

excellence in public service.

The Michigan Legislature created the Library of Michigan to

guarantee the people of this State and their government one perpetual

institution to collect, preserve and provide access to the story of the State,

and to support libraries in their role as essential community anchors. 

Since 1828, during Michigan's

territorial days, the Library of Michigan has served state government and the

people of Michigan much as the Library of Congress works at the federal level.

The library’s early task was to collect, compile and store Michigan territorial

laws and other important documents that formed the basis for

Michigan’s government today. The library's responsibility has expanded to

include a comprehensive collection of Michigan related documents, journals,

books, and other materials.

Position is located at the Library of Michigan, 702

West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and

remote work arrangement.

The State Librarian serves as chief administrative officer, provides critical leadership, and directs strategic, financial, operational, and personnel activities of the Library of Michigan; is a member of the department’s leadership team and the deputy superintendent’s admin directors leadership team; serves as secretary on the Library of Michigan’s advisory Board of Trustees; and serves as a board member of the Library of Michigan Foundation. The state librarian is the guardian of the quality of library services statewide and actively facilitates cooperation among and between libraries of all types within the state and with library related organizations.

Position Description

Job Specification

Please

review the job specification and the position description for the full list of

responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and

abilities.

Equivalent

combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge,

skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Some positions

may require a current or past possession of a Michigan's teacher's certificate

or one comparable to the one issued in Michigan.

Your submittal

is considered complete with the following required documents:

• Completed Application
• Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
• Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)

The Michigan

State Employees Retirement System (MSERS) is separate from the Michigan Public

School Employees Retirement System (MPSERS). If you are currently a MPSERS

retiree, there should be no impact to your MPSERS pension due to employment

with the Michigan Department of Education. If you are currently eligible for a

MPSERS retirement benefit and become the successful candidate for this

position, you should contact the Office of Retirement Services (ORS)

to determine any impact if you elect to immediately begin

receiving your MPSERS retirement benefit.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.