Deputy Director (State Administrative Manager 15)

**This position offers the ability to work remotely three days per week with a Flexible/Hybrid work schedule. **
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. If you possess these characteristics and are interested in becoming part of an exciting and fulfilling work environment, working with a diverse group of people to accomplish goals, then this is the job for you!

This position serves as the Deputy Director of Michigan Education Trust (MET) within the Saving, Access, and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) Bureau. MET is an Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 529 prepaid tuition program governed by Public Act 316 of 1986, which permits an individual or business to pre-purchase tuition for a Michigan college or university. The Deputy Director is responsible for assisting the MET Executive Director in overall programmatic and administrative functions, reviewing, and updating policies, procedures, and plans for operational functions as well as representing the Executive Director in external and internal outreach. This position will direct the functions of the MET staff by setting work priorities, monitoring accountability and productivity to ensure Division, Bureau, and Department goals are met. In the absence of the Executive Director, this position is responsible for MET program administration, oversight of Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP), MI 529 Advisor Plan (MAP) and the Fostering Futures Scholarship Trust Fund (FFS). MESP is an IRC Section 529 direct-sold investment-based college savings program and MAP is an IRC Section 529 broker-sold investment-based college savings program, both governed by Public Act 161 of 2000. FFS is a scholarship and endowment trust fund governed by Public Act 525 of 2008 as revised in 2014.

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! 

Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Note:  A position is considered professional if the job requires a bachelor's degree. Qualifying ‘professional experience’ is only taken into consideration post-bachelor’s degree.

Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Alternate Education and Experience

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Closing Date 4/17/2026 11:59 PM Eastern