Senior Executive Management Assistant - Public Affairs

Senior Executive Management Assistant - Public Affairs

This is a full-time position in a senior executive management assistant role. As such, this level requires an annual employment contract that will be renewed based on performance objectives being met. Due to the renewal of contract requirements, this position is classified / labeled as limited term, however, is considered a full-time position with benefits.

Are you a high-performing professional who thrives at the intersection of policy, people and public service? Ready to make a real impact in the way transportation shapes our communities? The Michigan Department of Transportation is seeking a dynamic senior executive management assistant to join our front-line leadership team and support our mission of serving and connecting people, communities and the economy through transportation.

About the Role

This isn't your typical executive assistant job. As a key member of the Bureau of Public Affairs and a trusted partner to senior leadership, you'll operate at the heart of critical decision-making in public affairs, policy, government relations and media communications. You'll manage high-level operations, provide seamless executive support and help drive coordination across internal teams, elected officials, media contacts and community stakeholders.

Your work will help shape the future of transportation policy and public engagement in ways that directly impact millions of residents.

What You'll Do

Serve as the strategic right hand to senior executives in Public Affairs, Government Relations, and Communications.

Manage complex calendars, high-level correspondence, confidential briefings and time-sensitive materials.

Coordinate internal and external meetings with top state officials, legislative staff, media outlets and federal partners.

Support development and delivery of communications materials, including talking points, briefings and public-facing content.

Facilitate seamless information flow between executive offices and departmental teams.

Proactively solve problems, manage priorities and maintain composure under pressure in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

The "Salary" listed above is a range that reflects the minimum rate through the maximum rate of the Senior Executive Management Assistant (SEMA) 11 position.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

For information on benefits, visit www.mi.gov / employeebenefits or www.mi.gov / orsstatedc.

The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.