Unit Assistant

Unit Assistant

The Senate Fiscal Agency, a nonpartisan agency of the Michigan Legislature, is seeking a Unit Assistant. Unit Assistants are responsible primarily for preparing budget documents, word documents, and other duties for their assigned unit, consisting of the Associate Director and Fiscal Analysts. This Unit Assistant will also act as backup to the Business Manager, playing a critical role in processing Agency bills, payroll processing, and assisting in other HR functions.

Essential duties and responsibilities include :

• Performs accurate and timely word processing and proofreading of all reports, issue papers, tables, analyses, budget-related material, and correspondence for the assigned unit.
• Assists management in designing, formatting, and editing for consistency in Agency products.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management personnel, which may include backup of business manager functions.
• Serve on internal Senate Fiscal Agency committees.

Required education and experience include :

A strong attention to detail and ability to process confidential information accurately. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Illustrator and InDesign, as well as experience with State of Michigan payroll systems (SIGMA and Infor / HRMN), is encouraged.

Additional requirements and information include :

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three references electronically to Linda Scott, Business Manager Senate Fiscal Agency. Review of applications will begin as soon as practicable and will continue until the position is filled. Employment is at-will, noncivil service. The Senate Fiscal Agency considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, height, weight, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. If you are a person with a qualified disability, you may request any needed reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, testing, and / or interview process by contacting the Senate Fiscal Agency ADA Coordinator at (517) 373-2768.