Salary : $76,668.80 - $106,912.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3103-26-123DC
Department: Education
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

Job Description

The Office of Educational Supports is an office within the Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support. OES provides support to local education agencies, including PSAs, to develop and implement programs and services funded with supplementary Federal or State funds to accelerate student achievement through continuous improvement and close achievement gaps for the most at-risk students. OES supports MDE policy development on a range of issues, including research-based strategies to support learning, equitable educational experiences, supports for school turnaround, the closure of achievement gaps, coordination of services, and tools for instructional techniques to increase learning.

The Office of Educational Supports is staffed by an assigned team of region-based consultants who are stationed across the State of Michigan. The purpose of the Education Field Services Consultant position is to provide local school districts with technical assistance and ongoing support related to Federal grant programs to support student academic achievement. Two positions are available in the regional team 5 service area in Metro Detroit.
Applicants may refer to the map to identify the area of the state that regional team 5 serves. The service area assigned within a team may vary based on operational needs. The Office of Educational Supports is staffed by a group of education field services consultants who are located in different regions of the state. STAFF WHO WORK IN THIS AREA MUST RESIDE IN OR LIVE CONTIGUOUS TO THE REGIONAL AREA WHERE THEY WORK FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.

Position Summary - The regional consultant provides services to an assigned region* for school improvement initiatives, with a focus on student achievement. Responsibilities of the position include federal (and a small number of state) program desk audits, application review and approval, monitoring visits, technical assistance to school districts (with an emphasis on coordination of federal programs), consultation on resources and initiatives, and assistance in obtaining specialized services to meet program development needs. The regional consultant works with intermediate school districts, other educational agencies, and community organizations to promote collaboration and networking to meet local needs. Consultants are grouped in larger collaborative regions to expand networking opportunities and facilitate teamwork. This position includes work in collaborative teams with leadership responsibilities for one or more office initiatives, projects or programs including presentations and professional development for school personnel.

Position Description:

Job Specification: Education Field Services Consultant 11-P13

State of Michigan Benefits:

Required Education and Experience

Please review the job specification and the position description for the full list of responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Alternate Education and Experience

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Requirements and Information
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 for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Updated: 2/28/24
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MDE1 - Do you understand that failure to provide all requested documentation (cover letter, resume, and transcripts) may result in elimination from the competitive process?

• Yes
• No

02

MDE2 - The State of Michigan is a drug free workplace. Prospective employees will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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MDE3 - Do you currently work at the Michigan Department of Education in one of the following capacities? (The Michigan Department of Education is a department within the State of Michigan government. Michigan Public School employees are not employees of the Michigan Department of Education.)

• Current State of Michigan Department of Education employee
• Temporary Service employee
• Contractor Service employee
• None of the above

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MDE4 - Please indicate how you learned of this Michigan Department of Education job posting (e.g., State of Michigan Job Opportunities web site, MASA website, etc.).
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MDE5 - Please be aware the application review and determination of your eligibility for this position is based solely upon the information provided in your application packet, especially the Work Experience, Supporting Attachments (transcripts, certifications, etc.) and Supplemental Questions sections of your application. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide extensive detail and accurate dates of employment in the applicable sections of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to attach official college transcripts to the application. For our purposes, an official college transcript must contain your name, the college name/address, the degree conferred/date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree was granted) and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, as long as it contains the elements listed above. Web-based, internet, or unofficial transcripts are not acceptable. Failure to attach official transcripts may eliminate your application from the selection process. Information provided in your application, resume, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses or applications without