Higher Education Consultant 14

Salary: $39.96 - $56.56 Hourly
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 3103-26-152 OEE HighEdConsult
Department: Education
Opening Date: 11/10/2026
Closing Date: 11/24/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

The Office of Educator Excellence (OEE) and the MDE support the educational achievement and flourishing of all Michigan students, Pre-K through 12th grade, by ensuring that all students have access to high-quality instruction delivered by well-prepared and well-supported professional educators and that those educators receive recognition for their service. OEE accomplishes this goal through the creation, implementation, and administration of programs across the education ecosystem to develop and maintain Michigan's educator workforce.

Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608 West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and remote work arrangement.

The consultant's primary responsibilities include coordinating activities related to ensuring quality education units and programs for educator preparation. This position oversees national accreditation of educator preparation providers and numerous specialty/certificate area programs, including but not limited to special education, school administrator, school psychology, school counselor, school social worker, music, and the visual arts, that require coordination with colleges and universities, professional associations, and school districts to research, plan develop, implement, review and evaluate procedures to monitor the quality of educator preparation programs.

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Experience and Education

ExperienceHigher Education Consultant 14
Three years post-master's administrative or consultative experience in the field of higher education, including one year equivalent to a Higher Education Consultant P13.

Alternate Education and Experience
Higher Education Consultant 11 - 14 Possession of a bachelor's degree in education combined with a master's degree in a subject matter area of higher education may be substituted for the education requirement.

Higher Education Consultant 12 - 14 Five years of college-level teaching, admissions, financial assistance, or counseling experience may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Possession of a doctorate degree in education or in higher education administration may substitute for one year of the experience requirement.

Other Considerations

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
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 for the agency that posted this position vacancy.