Administrative Coordinator

Role Details

Company description: MPHI works with you to advance population health through innovation and collaboration. Our direct experience, at both local and national levels, informs our services including analysis, capacity building, education, evaluation, facilitation, implementation, outreach, project management, research, and solutions development. Job description: Title:                             Administrative Coordinator                                       \$24.04 - \$40.00 / Posted Thru:  3-27-23 Location:                     Remote/Virtual - Must Live in Michigan Purpose:  The Administrative Coordinator functions as a professional staff assistant to the Division Director for the Office of the Advocate for Children, Youth, and Families (OACYF) with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Bureau of Coordinated Children's Health Policy and Supports. This position is responsible for supporting the Division Director across a range of activities, including researching various issues/challenges within the division; representing the division across the bureau and department in meetings and workgroups; serving as a liaison to external entities and contractors; collaborating on cross-department policies, budget requests, grant proposals, and other items; managing strategic priorities; analyzing data; and extensive writing of a range of documents. The position will also create presentations, write talking points and briefings, conduct special projects, and coordinate various assignments within the division and across the bureau. The position will also assist in planning, organizing, and analyzing overall administrative operations of the bureau. Duties and Responsibilities: * Serve as staff assistant to the OACYF Director and represent the director in meetings and ongoing workgroups as requested.  * Ensure coordination and alignment of division work with other department goals within the bureau. * Support the division in execution of assigned projects. * Research information for presentations and assignments. * Prepare PowerPoints and talking points; make public presentations on behalf of the division. * Respond to requests for information from internal and external partners. * Review applicable laws, policies, and other pertinent sources to inform decisions. * Compile information for timely completion of necessary reports. * Assist other division staff with identified projects. * Asist with grant and contract development and oversight as needed. * Make informed recommendations regarding systemic changes based on work conducted by the division. * Develop relationships with entities including, but not limited to: Prepaid Inpatient Health Plans (PIHPs); Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSPs); public and private child welfare partners, Community Mental Health Association (CMHA), Association for Children's Mental Health (ACMH), and other identified stakeholders. * Work with identified stakeholders to execute division goals. * Facilitate meetings/workgroups with internal and external partners to meet the goals of the division. * Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Requirements: Education:  A bachelor's degree in human behavioral services or public health required; master's degree preferred. Experience:  A minimum of 5 years of professional experience working collaboratively with child-serving human service systems preferred. ImportantSkillsand Characteristics: * Highly organized with the ability multi-task. * Strong attention to detail and strong communications skills required. * Self-motivated and able to work independently. * A team player. * Ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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