Perkins Quality Indictor Education Research Consultant 14
Salary
$38.80 - $54.91 Hourly
Location
Lansing, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
3103-26-051TH
Department
Education
Opening Date
05/20/2026
Closing Date
6/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) provides leadership, resources, support, and guidance to approximately 200,000 school district staff serving approximately 1.5 million students in public and non-public schools and 39,000 students in special education transition services. In addition, MDE provides administrative support and supervision for the Michigan School for the Deaf and the Library of Michigan.
MDE is responsible for state education leadership in a local control state and works to implement state and federal education laws, disburse state and federal resources, license educators, develop state summative assessments and accountability systems, create state academic standards, and coordinate school health and nutrition programs. In addition, in developing and promoting the state's Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, MDE works with partner education entities and stakeholders to improve public education for children across the state. MDE's role in the improvement of public education extends to providing information and feedback to public policy-makers, convening educators on public policy issues, recommending draft language on legislation, and developing guidance to districts on statutory changes adopted at the state and federal levels.
Join a team of highly trained and educated individuals committed to supporting learners and learning in Michigan. Serving students, parents, families, educators, and communities within a culture that promotes excellence and respects diversity, our work is meaningful and impactful.
As a State of Michigan employee, you will receive a competitive wage and benefit package that values your experience and skills. You will join a team of more than 400 professionals at the department and almost 50,000 in state government who are committed to excellence in public service.
Office of
Career and Technical Education (OCTE) works closely with regional career and technical education (CTE) administrators to provide support and technical assistance to implement and improve current operating CTE programs, as well as to support the development of new CTE programs.
Michigans CTE system provides learners access
to equitable, high-quality secondary and postsecondary CTE Programs
aligned to rigorous academic and technical standards and career-ready
practices. The CTE system:
MDE-OCTE also oversees Michigans Early
Middle Colleges (EMC), an MDE-approved five-year program of study. EMCs allow
pupils to earn a high school diploma and one of the following:
Position is located at the John Hannah Building, 608
West Allegan Street, Lansing, Michigan. Hybrid flexible schedule of
in-person and remote work arrangement.
This position functions as the Perkins Quality Indicator Consultant recognized resource. This is the advanced
level and expert position providing leadership and development of Michigan's Career and Technical Education's
measurement, evaluation, and research design, including measurement design and coordination of the Perkins
program Quality Indicator. Coordinate and monitor secondary credential selection protocol.
Position Description
Job Specification
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
Some positions may require a current or past possession of a
Michigans teachers certificate or one comparable to the one issued in
Michigan.
Your submittal is considered complete with the following
required documents:
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 ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
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?
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?
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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.)
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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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EDRSCSTA - Do you possess three years of post-masters consultative or administrative experience in education research or empirical research; OR a doctorate degree in measurement, evaluation, or research design and two years of the required experience; OR an educational specialist (EdS) degree with eight post-bachelors semester credits in inferential statistics, educational measurement, evaluation design, or research design and 30 months of the required experience?
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EDRSCS2A(A) - Do you possess a masters degree with a major in school psychology; educational psychology, educational testing, measurement, or assessment; psychometrics; inferential statistics; quantitative program evaluation; quantitative psychology; or organizational/industrial psychology, with 20 semester post-bachelors degree credits in quantitative research and analysis methodologies. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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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 applicants 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 Registrars 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 requested application materials may be eliminated from further consideration. Have you read and understood the process for submission and use of your application materials?
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MDE6 - Are the responses to your supplemental questions reflected in your application supporting materials? Please note, if information is not reflected in the supporting materials, you could be screened out.
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How many years of experience do you have selecting and utilizing reliable and valid measures of job or occupational knowledge or skills?
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Please describe the types and number of reliable and valid measures of job or occupational knowledge or skills with which you have experience.
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How many years of experience do you have managing assessment, research, or evaluation projects?
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Please describe your experience managing assessment, research, or evaluation projects, including the number of individuals involved in the project(s).
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How many years of experience do you have coordinating the involvement of community, institutional and organizational stakeholders in project implementation?
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Please describe the types of stakeholders with which you have worked when coordinating the involvement of community, institutional, and organizational stakeholders in project implementation.
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How much experience do you have designing data collection, analysis and reporting procedures and methodologies?
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Please describe the types of data and methods with which you have experience when designing data collection, analysis, and reporting procedures and methodologies.
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How many years of experience do you have with large web-based data collection systems?
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Please describe the type(s) of web-based data collection systems with which you have worked.
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What is your level of experience with MS Excel?
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What is your level of experience with SQL Server Management Studio?
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What is your level of experience with SAS?
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What is your level of experience with MSAccess or other relational databases?
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What is your level of experience with other statistical or data analytic software?
Required Question
Employer State of Michigan
Department Education Address MDE-Human-Resources@michigan.gov
608 West Allegan Street
Lansing, Michigan, 48933
Website https://www.michigan.gov/mde