General Office Assistant 5-E7

$41,101 - $58,178/Yr

State Administrative Manager 15 - Litigation and Enforcement Manager - Jackson, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Jackson, MI

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The General Office Assistant position at the Michigan Department of Corrections involves providing administrative support within a correctional facility. The role includes processing prisoner accounting and institutional mail, maintaining records, and responding to inquiries. This position is essential for ensuring efficient communication and organization within the department.

Responsibilities

• Process incoming and outgoing prisoner accounting and institutional mail.
• Sort incoming and outgoing mail for various departments.
• Type reports and maintain daily reports and logs.
• Respond to inquiries via phone, email, and in-person contact with staff.
• Operate computer, calculator, and computerized mailing system.
• Maintain retention schedule and organization of the Prisoner Accounting Filing Room.
• Print invoices for Accounts Payables staff as needed and log payment details in SIGMA Financial Program.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
• General Office Assistant 5: No specific type or amount of experience required.
• General Office Assistant 6: One year of administrative support experience required.
• General Office Assistant E7: Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a correctional facility or similar environment.
• Familiarity with SIGMA Financial Program.

Benefits

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families.
• Life insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with state contributions and matching.
• Vacation and sick leave ranging from 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year.
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks after birth or adoption.
• Paid holidays including New Year's Eve and Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and more.
• Annual longevity bonuses for employees with five years of service.
• Tuition reduction programs at some colleges and universities.
• Professional development reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training.