General Office Assistant Remote

Jobsultant Solutions; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible work schedules

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a General Office Assistant for a remote role based in Lansing, Michigan. This position involves functioning as a receptionist and providing administrative support to the EEO Specialist in executing equal employment opportunity programs. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and may be required to undergo a background check. The role offers various state employment benefits including health insurance, leave time, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Education acquired through completion of high school.
• Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Function as receptionist and office assistant to the EEO Specialist.
• Perform administrative support duties for implementing equal employment opportunity programs.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the job General Office Assistant Remote

Job Description

This position functions as receptionist and office assistant to the EEO Specialist. Performs administrative support duties for the EEO Specialist in implementing the Department's equal employment opportunity plan and equal employment opportunity programs.

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Required Education and Experience

This position generally requires[the education acquired through completion of high school. Specific information on the education and experience required for different class levels is in the job specifications for the General Office Assistant class.

Additional Requirements and Information

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.

This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts.

Leave Time

Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.

Holidays

State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Years Eve and New Years Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.

Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Eligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services. For additional information, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/...

Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.

Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.